JAIO

Jaio Shawl — a lace knitting pattern

The Jaio shawl is a knitting pattern designed to be enjoyed from the very first stitches — both for its construction and for the sensory experience of knitting it. A design that begins at the centre and grows organically, allowing the lace to bloom row by row.

Jaio means to be born in Basque and evokes stems and flowers emerging from the origin of the shawl, gradually expanding across the fabric until the piece is complete. It is a design that invites calm knitting, observing how the shape and motif develop naturally.

The shawl begins with a small lace centre and progresses through increases that create a clean, symmetrical triangular shape. The entire piece is framed with a continuous i-cord edge, providing structure and a refined finish.

🌿 Why you’ll love knitting it

✔️ Centre-out construction that is clear and logical from the very first rows.
✔️ A floral lace motif that grows and expands progressively.
✔️ A calm, enjoyable knitting rhythm that makes the process as rewarding as the result.
✔️ A design created to highlight yarns with character and volume.
✔️ A lightweight, enveloping shawl with a strong visual identity.

📐 Technical details

Approximate measurements
155 cm (61”) wingspan × 65 cm (25½”) depth.

Construction
The shawl begins at the centre and is worked flat.
A sequence of increases creates a symmetrical triangular shape along the central axis. The lace develops progressively from the origin, and the entire design is finished with a continuous i-cord edge.

The pattern includes detailed charts explained row by row, along with corresponding schematics.