Illusive Butterfly

Introducing our stunning Butterfly Shawl, a masterpiece that intricately blends illusion knitting with mitred knitting techniques. This unique design showcases a beautifully constructed mitred triangle that features a line of symmetry, creating enchanting patterning across the butterfly's wings.

This exceptional shawl design is composed of two identical halves, achieved by picking up stitches to add the second mitred triangle, allowing for an effortlessly symmetrical look. When the shawl is spread out, the full beauty of the butterfly comes to life, but it takes on an ethereal quality when worn, as different sections gracefully come in and out of view with each movement.

In the featured photos, the Butterfly Shawl is crafted using approximately 440 yards (400 meters) of two contrasting DK yarns, with additional yarn required for the border. The shawl spans an impressive 56 inches (140 cm) across, not including the decorative border, and can be customized with different yarns for a larger or smaller finished piece.

Don’t worry if you’re new to this technique! The Butterfly Shawl is not significantly more difficult to create than our other popular illusion designs. However, it does feature a unique charting method that differs slightly from our standard charts. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with our knitting techniques before diving into this pattern, and we have a variety of samples available for you to explore.

Embrace the art of knitting with this captivating Butterfly Shawl pattern. Perfect for knitters looking to elevate their skills, this shawl is sure to mesmerize both the knitter and the wearer. Start your journey into the enchanting world of illusion and mitred knitting today and let your creativity take flight!