Bixby Shawl by Pam Powers

Bixby Shawl

Knitting
April 2026
Sport (12 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in Shawl stitch pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
490 yards (448 m)
60" / 152 cm wingspan and 19 ½" / 49.5 cm deep
English
This pattern is available for $5.00.

Meet Bixby — an easy, satisfying shawl knit in a very simple stitch pattern that even an adventurous beginner could tackle.

Simple texture and bold stripes make this project relaxing to knit and beautiful to wear. Made with Paka Washi, Bixby has incredible softness, lightweight warmth, and gorgeous drape.

Kit is available here.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
60” / 152 cm wingspan and 19 ½“ / 49.5 cm deep

YARN
Sport weight yarn in 4 colors: 135 yds/123 m (A), 135 yds/123 m (B), 95 yds/87 m (C), 125 yds/114 m (D)
Shown In:
Ikigai Fiber Paka Washi (50% easy wash merino wool, 50% easy wash baby alpaca; 135 yds / 123 m per 50 g skein): 1 skein each Seafoam (A), Smudge (B), Brick (C), Buttercup (D)

NEEDLES
US 6 / 4 mm 40” / 100 cm circular needle (or longer) to accommodate large number of sts

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

GAUGE
20 sts and 38 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stitch pattern, blocked