Urpi Shawl Knit Kit
Urpi Shawl Knit Kit
A wide shaped cotton shawl designed by Martha Wissing, combining a wave border, knot texture and short-row shaping. One kit makes one project in your chosen shade.
Why You’ll Love This Knit Kit
- 100% organically grown cotton with a naturally undulating texture
- Yarn quantities matched to the original Urpi Shawl pattern
- Choose from our nine stocked Palma shades
Construction
Work flat from the bottom up, beginning with a wave lace border. Short rows shape the shawl while the Wildflower Knot texture is worked; a long circular needle accommodates the stitches.
Skill Level
Intermediate: you should be comfortable knitting and purling, yarn overs, knit-two-together and slip-slip-knit decreases. Practise wave lace, Wildflower Knot stitches and short-row shaping, keeping track of a long row of stitches.
Finished Measurements
| Size | Centre depth (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| One size | 34 | 192 |
Yarn Included
| Kit size | Palma supplied |
|---|---|
| One Size | 600 m |
Work with one strand throughout. The kit makes one shawl in the single size shown above.
About the Yarn
Amano Palma Aran / 10ply: 100% organically grown cotton, 150 metres per 100 g unit. The pattern sample uses shade 2910. Select your preferred colour from the kit options.
Pattern Tension
17.5 stitches × 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles. Make, wash and dry a tension square before starting.
Needles and Notions
4 mm circular needle approximately 81 cm long, or the size needed to obtain tension.
Stitch markers and a tapestry needle. Needles and notions are not included.
Your Kit Includes
4 × 100 g hanks of Amano Palma organic cotton yarn in one selected shade (600 m total), and one printed Urpi Shawl knitting pattern. The A5 kit insert accompanies the pattern.
Care
Follow the yarn-label washing instructions. Reshape gently and dry flat; avoid hanging wet cotton.
Explore and prepare
Read our guide to knitting gauge before starting. For another cotton shawl, explore the Ulta Shawl Knit Kit with a knit-and-purl chart, or browse our scarf, shawl and cowl kits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Urpi knitted in the round?
No. It is knitted flat from the bottom up. A 4 mm circular needle about 81 cm long holds the large number of stitches.
How experienced should I be?
This intermediate project combines lace, knot stitches and short rows. Familiarity with yarn overs, decreases and reading your knitting will help.
What yarn and pattern are included?
Four 100 g hanks of Palma in your selected shade, totalling 600 m, one printed Urpi pattern and an A5 kit insert. Needles, markers and a tapestry needle are separate.
What are the finished size and gauge?
Approximately 192 cm long with a 34 cm centre depth after blocking. Gauge is 17.5 stitches and 26 rows per 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles.
How do I care for the cotton shawl?
Follow the pattern’s finishing instructions and the yarn label. Reshape gently and dry flat, supporting the shawl rather than hanging it while wet.