Sayagata Shawl

This intricate triangular Mosaic shawl features a traditional Japanese design pattern called Sayagata, often used on a kimono fabric and as sashiko motifs. The interlocking diagonal lines illustrate an auspicious design that symbolizes prosperity and longevity.

In Mosaic knitting, you work one color at a time. Most Mosaic patterns use garter stitch. In this pattern, while the borders / edges and the background color are both knitted in garter stitch, the main motif in contrasting color is knitted in stockinette stitch, creating a different texture to highlight the Sayagata design.

The shawl is knitted from one side of a right triangle to the other, with edge decreases on every other row. The great thing about this construction is your rows will get shorter and shorter as you knit. The finished measurements of the shawl will be approximately 70″ x 35″.

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Yarn

Cascade Yarns Heritage (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 437 yds [400 m]/100 g): 5618 Snow (MC), 2 balls/skeins.

Knitting Fever Painted Desert (100% Superwash Wool; 437 yds [400 m]/100 g): 110 Malibu Surf (CC), 2 balls/skeins.

Needle/Hook

Size US 4 (3.5mm) needles, 40″ (100cm) circulars

Or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge

26 sts and 40 rows = 4″ [10cm] in St st

26 sts and 52 rows = 4″ [10cm] in patt after blocking

Size

70” [178cm] wingspan, 35” [89cm] from neck to tip

Notions

Tapestry needle, stitch markers (optional).

Abbreviations

See the Standard Abbreviations

Tutorials

Mosaic Knitting Chart, How to Read

Basic Shawl Shapes

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