Donnie at the Duck Pond Shawl / Wrap Knitting Kit Pack

We are absolutely mesmerised by this beautiful hand knitted shawl or wrap by Kieran Foley. Inspired by the ripples and reflections created by his stick-obsessed dog named Donnie in a duck pond, the design features sweeping chevrons that dance across the fabric. What makes this kit truly exceptional is the yarn - he's used Schoppel-Wolle Crazy Zauberball in a range of five colourways specifically developed in collaboration with the designer. From "Early Autumn" to "Dark Roses," these balls are wound with magic, ensuring that every few rows bring a fresh, surprising transition of shade.

The stitch pattern looks wonderfully intricate - the kind that makes people say, "You knitted that?" - but here is a little secret between us: it’s actually quite easy to memorise once you get into the rhythm! It uses a clever combination of clustered increases and stacked decreases to create those opulent, wavy lines. Because you’re working on 4mm needles, the drape is just exquisite - light enough to wear as a delicate wrap, but substantial enough to keep you cosy.

A colourful adventure for your needles

We’ve rated this project as Intermediate / Confident. While there is no chart to worry about (it’s a fully written pattern), you’ll be playing with some lovely techniques like splicing yarns to create seamless transitions. They've included a photo tutorial in the pattern to show you exactly how to do it! You’ll be working with a generous 360g of yarn, creating a finished piece that’s roughly 188cm long—a proper, "wrap-yourself-up-in-it" size.

Whether you follow the four-row colour change suggested by Kieran or go a bit "rogue" and change colours randomly, the result will be a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It’s authentic, slow-crafting at its finest, resulting in a shawl that feels like a piece of wearable art. Grab your needles and let the ripples of colour take over!

Included in your pack will be :

• The 5 different shades of Zauberball Crazy for the pattern
• The PDF pattern which will be emailed to you via our Ravelry LYS partnership within approx 48 hours.

You will also need :

• 4mm needles straight or circular