Warrior by Janina Kallio

Warrior

Knitting
November 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch before blocking
US 8 - 5.0 mm
479 yards (438 m)
One size (adjustable), see notes
English
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Warrior combines strength and delicacy.

The textured body with structured, directional ridges feels grounded and steady. Then it breaks into open lace that lets the shawl breathe.

Worked in worsted-weight yarn, it’s a satisfying knit that grows quickly into a generous triangle. The bias construction gives a lovely drape, and the I-cord bind-off adds a polished finish.

It’s the kind of shawl you knit to unwind, with just enough interest to keep you leaning in.

YARN
Four skeins of dLana 100% Lana Merina autóctona (100% merino wool; 125 m / 137 yds per 50 g).

Or approximately 438 m / 479 yds of similar worsted-weight yarn.

NEEDLES
Size 5 mm / US 8 needles or size to obtain pattern gauge

Although you work this shawl flat, I recommend using 80–100 cm / 32–40 inch circular needles to accommodate the growing number of stitches.

Gauge affects the finished size and the amount of yarn needed.

FINISHED SIZE After blocking
Width: 178 cm / 70 in
Depth: 92 cm / 36 in

The pattern includes instructions for modifying the size.

STITCHES USED
k: knit
kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch
k2tog: knit two stitches together
p: purl
slwyif: slip one stitch purlwise with yarn in front
sl2k1psso: slip two stitches together knitwise, knit one, pass the slipped stitches over
ssk: slip, slip, knit; slip one stitch knitwise, slip another stitch knitwise, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops
yo: yarn over

TYPE OF INSTRUCTIONS
This pattern has both written and charted instructions.

Detailed stitch counts, suggested bind-off, blocking instructions, and a schematic are also included.

LANGUAGES
English

TERMS OF USE
For personal use only. Do not copy, share or sell the pattern.

You may sell the knitted item made using this pattern.

REFUND POLICY
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