Josefine shawl by Anna Strandberg

Josefine shawl

Knitting
March 2025
Sport (12 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
700 - 875 yards (640 - 800 m)
1
English Swedish
This pattern is available for kr.45.00 SEK buy it now

This is the ultimate stash buster. Or the perfect yarn calendar shawl. It’s knitted from the tip and up. Worked in the round, then cut open in the end.

This is a playful, modular shawl that transforms dramatically after the final steek is cut.
You work in the round with rhythmic stripes and simple shaping to create a funnel-like tube.
At the very end, the steek is cut open, and the shawl unfolds into a striking triangle with a beautiful fringe.

The shawl grows steadily with regular increases, and a subtle tilt is created by pairing increases and decreases.
The final touch is unraveling part of the steek stitches to form decorative fringe, knotted every few rows for extra structure and a relaxed, bohemian look.

You can make it as big (or small) as you want — perfect for using up favorite skeins, mixing colors, or creating gentle fades.

This shawl is light, cozy, and full of movement.
It’s playful, creative, and perfect for experimenting with color — whether you love bold contrasts, soft pastels, or tonal gradients.