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Mystery Knitting Pattern - Mourning Shawl - Digital Pattern
Mystery Knitting Pattern - Mourning Shawl - Digital Pattern
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Step quietly into the graveyard and let the Gravedigger lead the way.
The Mourning Shawl is a mystery knitting experience unlike any other — a story told through stitches, shadows, and quiet reflection. With each section, the narrative unfolds, blending texture and emotion into a deeply personal journey of remembrance and release.
You will receive the full pattern in one PDF file, but it is designed to be read and worked one section at a time to preserve the mystery. Each portion contains both written instructions and a piece of immersive storytelling, creating a companionable rhythm between reading and knitting.
What you’ll need:
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6 skeins (100g each) of worsted weight yarn
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Recommended palette:
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Gravedigger (variegated)
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Rusty Nail (deep copper)
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Widow’s Ivy (green)
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Bone (ashen cream)
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Witch’s Wine (deep purple)
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Grave Dirt (dark brown)
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US 9 / 5.5 mm circular needles (or size needed to meet gauge)
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Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch
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Any fiber content that offers good drape
Skill Level: Intermediate
Best for: Knitters comfortable with following written instructions, changing colors, and handling basic lace or texture patterns.
Suggested setting:
A lit candle, your favorite beverage, and a quiet playlist to set the mood.
This project is meant to be felt as much as it is made — each row echoing the steps of a story that reminds us of what it means to let go, to grieve, and to return home to ourselves.
When you finish, you will have a shawl rich in both meaning and beauty, a keepsake that carries more than yarn within its stitches.
Tag your progress and finished projects with #MyMourningShawl and share your walk through the graveyard with others.
Yarn Weight Information
Yarn Weight Information
Cobweb Lace
Weight: Lace (0)
Fiber: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
Yardage: 1312 yds / 1200 m per 100 g
Pluma
Weight: Lace (0)
Fiber: 75% Baby Suri Alpaca, 25% Mulberry Silk
Yardage: 459 yds / 420 m per 100 g
Snowdrift Select Sock
Weight: Fingering / Sock (1)
Fiber: 75% Superwash Wool (21 micron), 25% Nylon
Yardage: 437 yds / 400 m per 100 g
Solita Fingering
Weight: Fingering (1)
Fiber: 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool (21.5 micron, single ply)
Yardage: 393 yds / 100 g
Gold Glitter (Sock)
Weight: Fingering (1)
Fiber: 75% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Gold Stellina
Yardage: 437 yds / 100 g
Silver Glitter (Sock)
Weight: Fingering (1)
Fiber: 70% Fine Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 5% Stellina
Yardage: 462 yds / 100 g
Penelope Fingering
Weight: Fingering (1)
Fiber: 85% Fine Superwash Merino (21.5 micron), 15% Donegal Tweed Nep
Yardage: 437 yds / 400 m per 100 g
Magnolia Fingering
Weight: Fingering (1)
Fiber: 60% Fine Superwash Merino, 20% Superkid Mohair, 20% Mulberry Silk
Yardage: 383 yds / 350 m per 100 g
Egret
Weight: Fingering / Sock (1)
Fiber: 100% Fine Organic Merino Wool
Yardage: 437 yds / 400 m per 100 g
Daisy Sport
Weight: Sport (2)
Fiber: 100% Superwash Wool (21 micron)
Yardage: 328 yds / 300 m per 100 g
Marshmallow DK (Select)
Weight: DK (3)
Fiber: 100% Superwash Wool (21 micron)
Yardage: 246 yds / 225 m per 100 g
Votive DK
Weight: DK (3)
Fiber: 80% Extra Fine Superwash Merino (19 micron), 10% Cashmere, 10% Recycled Nylon
Yardage: 246 yds / 225 m per 100 g
Solita DK
Weight: DK (3)
Fiber: 100% Fine Superwash Merino (21.5 micron, single ply)
Yardage: 241 yds / 220 m per 100 g
Marshmallow Worsted (Select)
Weight: Worsted (4)
Fiber: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
Yardage: 219 yds / 200 m per 100 g
Salcantay Bulky
Weight: Bulky (5)
Fiber: 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool
Yardage: 109 yds / 100 m per 100 g
How much yarn do I need?
How much yarn do I need?
Cobweb Lace (800–1200 yds per 100g)
• Lace shawl or wrap: 800–1200 yds
• Lightweight scarf: 600–900 yd
• Laceweight cardigan: 1400–1800 yds
Fingering / Sock Weight (400–465 yds per 100g)
• Socks: 350–425 yds
• Shawlette or small wrap: 350–500 yds
• Hat or mitts: 180–250 yds
• Lightweight sweater (adult): 1000–1600 yds
Sport Weight (320–350 yds per 100g)
• Hat: 150–250 yds
• Cowl or infinity scarf: 250–400 yds
• Baby blanket or garment: 500–900 yds
• Adult sweater: 900–1300 yds
DK Weight (230–280 yds per 100g)
• Beanie: 180–250 yds
• Cowl or scarf: 250–450 yds
• Baby sweater: 400–600 yds
• Adult sweater: 1000–1500 yds
Worsted / Aran Weight (180–220 yds per 100g)
• Beanie: 150–200 yds
• Cowl: 180–300 yds
• Scarf: 400–600 yds
• Adult sweater: 900–1400 yds
• Throw blanket: 1500–2500 yds
Bulky / Super Bulky (100–140 yds per 100g)
• Hat: 90–150 yds
• Cowl: 120–200 yds
• Chunky scarf: 250–400 yds
• Lap blanket: 600–1000 yds
• Oversized cardigan: 800–1200 yds
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Non-superwash wool must always be hand washed in cool water with a mild wool wash and laid flat to dry. Do not machine wash, as it will felt and shrink with heat or agitation.
Superwash yarns can be hand washed in cool water for the best longevity, but they may also be machine washed on a gentle cycle inside a garment bag. Always lay flat to dry.
Avoid bleach, fabric softeners, and high heat, as these can damage the fibers.
Blend-Specific Notes
Sock yarns with nylon (such as Snowdrift Select Sock) are more durable and tolerate gentle machine washing, though hand washing will still extend the life of your project.
Glitter yarns with Stellina (such as Gold Glitter and Silver Glitter) should be handled gently; avoid wringing or twisting to protect the sparkle filament.
Bulky yarns (such as Salcantay Bulky) are heavier when wet and should be fully supported while drying flat to prevent stretching.
Hand-Dyed Yarn Notes
Hand-Dyed Yarn Notes
Colors may be slightly different than actual product as computer and device monitor settings can alter the color appearance. We do our best to ensure that the yarns appear as they do in real life.
Our yarns are hand-dyed in small batches, so slight variations may occur between skeins. For larger projects, we recommend alternating skeins every few rows to blend color shifts.
While every effort is made to set dye thoroughly, some color transfer may occur on the first wash, especially with highly saturated shades. Wash separately the first time.
Yarn is dyed in limited lots, and colors may vary slightly from batch to batch. Please be sure to purchase enough for your project at once.
Large orders placed together will be dyed in the same session to ensure the closest possible match.
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