Byzantium DK Shawl by Amy Gunderson

Byzantium DK Shawl

Knitting
February 2025
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in mosaic knitting
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1604 yards (1467 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

Wrap up and step out in the stunning Byzantium Shawl! This oversized beauty marries two of our most popular yarns in a truly spectacular statement piece that you will want to show off again and again! Two contrasting colorways of long-gradient Colorburst shine in the mosaic patterning that makes up the body of the shawl, elegantly framed by bands of super-soft Deluxe DK Superwash.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan: 90”
Depth at Center: 43”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Colorburst (65% superwash fine merino, 35% acrylic; 200g/660 yds)
• 106 Earth & Sky (A) – 1 ball
• 107 Lofoten (B) – 1 ball
See Pattern Notes
Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Superwash (100% superwash wool; 100g/284 yds)
• 843 Rust Heather (C) – 1 ball
Needles: US Size 9 (5.5 mm) 40” or longer circular (to accommodate large number of stitches) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

GAUGE
16 sts x 22 rows = 4” in mosaic knitting after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This triangular shawl is knit from the top down in stockinette stitch mosaic knitting. The mosaic patterns are in chart form only.

Please note that this shawl is written to make the most of one ball of each yarn color. You may need to unravel your swatch to use in the final piece, or you may wish to purchase extra yarn as insurance.