Hickory Shawl by Purl Soho

Hickory Shawl

Knitting
March 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
19.5 stitches and 31.5 rows = 4 inches
in Diagonal Chevron Zig Zag Increase Pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
654 yards (598 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • 3 skeins of Purl Soho’s Plein Air, 67% merino wool and 33% organically grown cotton. Each skein of this light worsted/DK-weight yarn is 218 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 654 total yards required. We used the color Elk Brown.
  • US 6 (4 mm), 24-inch circular knitting needles
  • A stitch marker

NOTE: We used every last yard for our shawl! To avoid running short, be sure to check your gauge, reuse your swatch yarn, and keep tails short. Or, consider ordering an extra skein just to be sure. If you don’t end up needing it, you can return unwound yarn for a refund within 30 days of purchase, or within 6 months, for store credit. Our Return Policy has all the details!

GAUGE
19½ stitches and 31½ rows = 4 inches in Diagonal Chevron Zig Zag Increase Pattern

NOTE: For gauge swatching, we recommend following Section A of the pattern for several inches, then putting your stitches on scrap yarn or stitch holders to block and measure the piece (don’t cut the yarn to avoid extra ends to weave in).

SIZE
Finished Dimensions: 25½ inches wide x 61 inches long

Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Hiromi Glover. See even more of Hiromi’s work on her Instagram!