Inspiration
Every stitch begins with a story.
The Miriam Shawl
The Miriam Shawl was designed as a gentle first step into shawl knitting. Its simple stitches and soft ruffled edge are like ripples spreading outwards on a calm pond—easy to follow, calming to knit, and soothing to wear. Miriam’s story is rooted in friendship: she represents kindness, patience, and encouragement. This shawl was named in honour of a friend who, like the design itself, offered steady support and a quiet reminder that small steps can lead to something beautiful. To knit Miriam is to embrace gentleness—in your craft, and in yourself.
The Bernadette Shawl
The Bernadette Shawl carries the same simplicity and ruffled grace, but with a different spirit. Where Miriam is calm and steady, Bernadette is brave and uplifting. Inspired by a dear colleague whose warmth lit up even the hardest days, Bernadette reminds us that courage often wears a soft face. This shawl is a companion piece: easy enough for beginners, joyful in its movement, and designed to wrap its wearer in comfort. To knit Bernadette is to celebrate friendship, courage, and the beauty of learning something new with love stitched into every row.
The Design
Both are simple, triangular shawls with a softly ruffled edge. Designed with beginners in mind, they use easy stitches and gentle shaping to create a light, flowing wrap. Perfect as a first shawl project.
Skill Level
Beginner
Materials
- Yarn: DK or Sock weight in fact you could use any type of yarn and just use one needle size up on the recommended needles for the yarn for either shawl
- Needles: one needle size up on the recommended needles for the yarn for either shawl
- Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle
Why You’ll Love It
- 🌿 Beginner Friendly – both shawls use simple stitches and shaping, making them perfect first shawl projects.
- ✨ Relaxing to Knit – the rhythmic rows and gentle ruffle edging make for mindful, calming knitting.
- 🧶 Beautifully Wearable – light, drapey shapes that wrap easily around your shoulders for everyday comfort.
- 💛 Designed with Friendship in Mind – created for two friends, these shawls carry a story of kindness, support, and joy in learning together.
- 🎁 Perfect Gifts – quick to knit, easy to wear, and filled with meaning.
Styling & Wear
🌿 The Miriam Shawl drapes effortlessly over the shoulders for an everyday layer, or can be wrapped around the neck like a cosy scarf on cooler days. Its light ruffle adds a touch of elegance to simple outfits — think jeans and a linen shirt, or a floaty summer dress.
✨ The Bernadette Shawl, with its triangular shape, sits comfortably without slipping, making it perfect for mindful walks, relaxed evenings, or adding a soft finish to a favourite outfit. Its playful edge makes it easy to dress up for gatherings, or to bring a little charm to quiet, at-home moments.
💛 Both shawls are versatile companions — equally at home in a basket by the door, ready to be thrown on for a stroll, or styled as the finishing touch to an outfit when you want to feel beautifully wrapped and comforted.
Where to Find the Pattern
Purchase the Miriam shawl Here
Purchase the Bernadette Shawl Here
Share Your Makes
I’d love to see your version of the Miriam or Bernadete shawls! Share on Instagram with the hashtag #miriamshawl or #bernadetteshawl or tag me @Tyddynbryn so we can celebrate your stitches together.
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