Sea Kelp Shawl by Sandra Nesbitt

Sea Kelp Shawl

Knitting
August 2025
Light Fingering ?
16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in brioche rib
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1094 yards (1000 m)
Deep (central spine) 20 inch / 51 cm Width 11ft 3 inch / 3.43 metres
English
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Dive into texture and movement with the Sea Kelp Shawl, a dramatic, ocean-inspired wrap that blends fluid shapes and playful stitchwork. Worked from a neat garter stitch tab, the shawl begins as a soft semi-circle before flowing gracefully into a crescent shape. Stripes alternate between single-colour and two-colour brioche, each section rippling with waves, dotted with bobbles, and finished with whimsical frills reminiscent of drifting seaweed. The journey ends in a beautiful brioche picot edge – the perfect flourish for a statement piece. Whether you choose ocean-hued yarns or a bold contrast palette, the Sea Kelp Shawl is a joy to knit and a show-stopping accessory to wear.