The Dunnottar Shawl KAL!

Join Emma and The Scottish Yarn Festival for an informal and fun Dunnottar Shawl knitalong!

We are casting on from 20th April and casting off by 31st May 2026.

The Dunnottar Shawl is a large triangle shape which is knitted with a series of eyelet and texture patterns inspired by the dramatic setting of Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire.

To knit the shawl you will need the pattern and 2 × 100g skeins of The Scottish Yarn Festival 4ply available from the yarn festival website or from stockists. The shawl shown here is knitted in the gorgeous shade of Anderson.

The pattern is available from my Ravelry and Payhip Stores. Use code “DunnottarShawlKAL” for 20% and please tag us on Instagram with #DunnotarShawlKAL so we can see and share!

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Aldgate Vest

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Chatto Sweater

Triangle Collection Patterns Available Now!

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Mini-Skein Patterns Available Now!

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Emma Vining

Emma Vining is an experienced knitting designer and author, known for her creative use of knitted textures and cables.

Her designs regularly feature in magazines including The Knitter and Knitting magazine and she loves working with independent yarn companies and creative hand-dyers.

Emma is proud to work with the talented designer and tech editor Faye Perriam Reed. Faye’s expert insights ensure knitters can rely on Emma’s patterns to be accurate, clear and an enjoyable experience to knit!

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