Braided Cashmere Shawl Knitting Pattern: Anna's Braids, 2 Sizes

Wrap yourself in timeless softness with this 2-pattern gift pack, featuring two sizes of a luxurious cashmere shawl.
Designed to highlight the beauty of Annaluciadesign Ciao CashmereSilk, both patterns combine effortless elegance with cozy comfort.
The pattern is written in English only and provided as a digital PDF download — no physical item will be shipped.

✿ Pattern 1 – Large Shawl

Yarn: Annaluciadesign Ciao (60% Cashmere · 40% Silk)
50 g / 195 m per skein — used 3 skeins (150 g total)
Colour: Chinese Red
Both strands held together throughout

Needles: 5.5 mm circular (60 cm / 24 in)
Gauge: 15 sts × 22 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch (2 strands held together)
Finished size (after blocking): 37 cm / 15 in wide × 162 cm / 65 in long

Alternative yarn: Worsted weight yarn works well. Gauge is flexible — feel free to adjust increases and decreases to your liking.

✿ Pattern 2 – Small Shawl

Yarn: Annaluciadesign Ciao (60% Cashmere · 40% Silk)
50 g / 195 m per skein — used 2 skeins (100 g total)
Colour: Tea Green
Both strands held together throughout

Needles: 5.5 mm circular (60 cm / 24 in)
Gauge: 15 sts × 22 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch (2 strands held together)
Finished size (after blocking): 17 cm / 6.8 in wide × 150 cm / 60 in long

Alternative yarn: Worsted weight yarn should work fine. Gauge is not critical — adjust as needed for your preferred shape and texture.

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