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When I first began working on this pattern in 2021, knitting felt impossible. Struggling with mental illness, trauma, and the recent separation from my ex-husband, I set the project aside, unsure if I’d ever return to it. For years, it sat untouched, a quiet reminder of a creative spark I thought had burned out. It wasn’t until I found myself in a better place—after breakthroughs in my healing journey—that I picked it up again. Revisiting this design was like reconnecting with an old friend, one who waited patiently for my return.

Inspired by the Māori proverb Ka Mua Ka Muri—“walking backward into the future”—this shawl explores growth, resilience, and life’s journey.

The arrow-like shape points forward, symbolizing hope and progress. Wrapping it around yourself feels like embracing everything that has come before. Each stitch represents a moment in time, a step on the path to self-discovery. This shawl encourages you to slow down, reflect, and honor both where you’ve been and where you’re going.

This asymmetrical arrow-shaped shawl combines the simplicity of garter stitch with the striking visual impact of mosaic knitting.

• Increases and decreases shape the shawl and create its signature curve.
• One side transitions to flat-bias knitting.
• Finished with an I-cord bind-off for a polished edge.

The Continuum Arrow Shawl is both approachable and engaging—a perfect project for adventurous beginners and seasoned knitters alike.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

Wingspan: 83 in/211 cm
Long edge: 40 in/101.5 cm
Short edge: 13 in/33 cm

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate

SKILLS

• Long-tail cast-on
• Garter stitch
• Mosaic knitting (slipped stitches)
• Increases (kfb) and decreases (CDD)
• I-cord bind-off

CREDITS

Designer, Photographer, Project Manager: Francoise Danoy
Pattern Writer: Sarah Walworth
Tech Editor: Bronwyn the Brave Designs
Creative Assistant: Emily Spelman

CONNECT

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HELP

For techniques or pattern-related questions, send an email to hello@thepracticeoffibre.com.

SELLING FINISHED ITEMS

You are welcome to sell small batches of finished pieces made from this pattern. However, you must use your own photographs and credit The Practice of Fibre as the designer.

COPYRIGHT

This pattern and its accompanying photographs are the intellectual property of The Practice of Fibre. They are for personal, non-commercial use only. These files are protected by US copyright law and may not be distributed, shared, or sold, either electronically or physically.