Caramel and Cinnamon

During the fall, while everyone else is indulging in pumpkin spice lattes, I find myself dreaming of warm, homemade apple pie drizzled with cinnamon and caramel. There's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of crisp fall apples mingled with warm spices and sweetness—add a dollop of whipped cream, and I’m transported to my personal paradise! This beautifully designed shawl captures the essence of that cozy apple pie experience. Knit in a light fingering or heavier lace weight yarn, the project is both enjoyable and quick to complete, making it a perfect fall knitting project.

The shawl features a modular, top-down construction, allowing for flexibility in design. Using two complementary colors of yarn, you have the creative freedom to extend the width and length of the shawl by simply adding repeats of selected charts. Alternatively, you can achieve a larger finished piece by opting for a heavier yarn and larger needles, which is ideal for those chilly autumn evenings.

This knitting pattern assumes that knitters have a solid understanding of charts, a provisional cast-on technique, as well as left, right, and centered decreases. Familiarity with yarn overs and twisted stitches is also beneficial to successfully create this intricate design.

Originally crafted with ColourMart Cashmere/Merino 2/15 4 ply yarn during the Fall of 2015, as a submission to the ColourMart Lovers Group Contest, this shawl is versatile and can be equally stunning when knit with a variety of other yarns. Whether you’re looking to showcase your knitting skills or create a heartfelt gift for someone special, this apple pie-inspired shawl will bring warmth and comfort to your fall wardrobe. Happy knitting!