Secret Stash Club Knitting: Jaunty Shawl

For our March Club sample, the delightfully soft yarn base set the tone for everything. We wanted a pattern that would highlight the subtle hand-dyed variations while also being a joy to snuggle up in. Andrea Mowry’s Jaunty shawl was a perfect fit. Adaptable to a variety of yarn weights, it’s an enjoyable and relaxing project. The overall look is elegant and calming—ideal for when you want a gentle pop of colour without overwhelming brightness.

THE DUSTY LILAC COLOUR STORY

Our March Secret Stash Club colourway, Dusty Lilac, is a beautifully soft and muted blend of purples, featuring gentle undertones of grey and a touch of brown. The yarn displays a harmonious mix of lavender, mauve, and silvery lilac shades, creating a subtle, tonal effect that feels both cosy and sophisticated. Incredibly versatile, it is perfect as a chromatic neutral that pairs effortlessly with both understated and vibrant colours.

Read the inspiration behind creating this month’s Club at the colour reveal post.

The March ‘Dusty Lilac’ Club colourway hand-dyed on SweetGeorgia Yak Silk Fine

KNITTING THE JAUNTY SHAWL

As Andrea Mowry shares about the Jaunty shawl design “the rhythmic stitch pattern offers a soothing flow, while the simple construction and adaptable sizing means you can use what you’ve got.” The shallow triangle design is knit sideways in Half-Fishermen’s Rib, and we love the adaptability of this pattern.

SweetGeorgia sample knitter Irene knit this shawl using US 2.5 / 3.00 mm needles. By weighing the skein before starting, you can make the most of your yardage: simply knit the increase section until you’ve used approximately 45% of your yarn, then start the decrease section. Irene ended this sample with 19 grams left.

If you’re interested in making a larger shawl, additional skeins of the Dusty Lilac colourway are available in our online shop while supplies last.

JOIN THE CLUB

We look forward to sharing more project inspiration with colourways we’ve concocted as part of our Secret Stash Club. Telling stories through our colours and sharing how we see the world, we hope you join us there!

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Jaunty Shawl in March’s Dusty Lilac Club Colourway

Enjoy the rhythmic stitch pattern of Andrea Mowry's Jaunty shawl along with the calming and grounding colour of our March 2026 Club yarn!
Craft Knitting
Maker Irene Martin
Designer Andrea Mowry
Skill Level Beginner

Equipment

Materials

  • 1 skein SweetGeorgia Yak Silk Fine in Dusty Lilac

Instructions

  • To knit the Jaunty shawl, download a copy of Andrea Mowry's pattern from Ravelry.
  • Weigh and mark down the total amount of your yarn.
  • Cast on as directed in pattern. Checking your yarn weight periodically as you knit, follow the knit increase section until the shawl measures almost half of your total yarn weight (45%).
  • Continue knitting, following the decrease instructions. Finish shawl as listed in pattern.
  • Weave in ends, block, and enjoy!

Notes

From the shawl designer, Andrea Mowry:
“My hope for this project is to spark your creativity and sense of adventure! Don’t be afraid to play with different yarn weights, adjust the size, and use up your stash. Try different yarn textures, holding multiple strands together, or using handspun for a truly personal touch. The rhythmic stitch pattern offers a soothing flow, while the simple construction and adaptable sizing means you can use what you’ve got. This is definitely a pattern to knit again and again! This shawl is a shallow triangle, knit sideways using Half-Fishermen’s Rib.”
 

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