Shawl inspiration

What’s better than shawl knitting in the summer? Nothing! It’s the perfect project to drop in your project bag for road trip drives, relaxing on the beach and nights around the fire at the cottage. Or if your in the heat wave we currently have at Koigu, shawls are great to wear and knit in air conditioning... hopefully if you have it! I’ve rounded up some of my favourite shawl knits right now, if your in need of a new project plan! 

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Casapinka MKAL

Are you planning on joining in on the Casapinka Crown Wools Mystery Knit-Along? Find the kit for sale at Webs Yarn! The Casapinka Crown Wools MKAL will take the shape of a shawl approximately 80” long by 17” wide, and the clues will be released over the course of 6 weeks. You’ll look and feel like royalty when you finish your shawl.

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Fig Tree Yarns and the Aranami Shawl 

The Aranami Shawl is designed by Olga Buraya-Kefelian. This shawl looks beautiful done in Koigu KPPPM and would be beautiful in any of our fades! Fig Tree Yarns is a beautiful shop in the Jersey Islands, and would be a great travel destination shop to add to your list! 

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Manhattan Mist KAL at Love Knitting 

While the KAL is now over, the pattern and kits are still available for this shawl. Designed by Kirsten Kapur, the shawl incorporates three different yarns: Koigu KPPPM, Fibre Company Canopy and Willow & Lark Plume

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Tiny Tassel Shawl @ Loop in London

This adorable shawl was designed by Karin Fernandes for Loop! The kits available at Loop feature both Koigu KPPPM and Madelinetosh Pashmina! 

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Jacinta Wrap @ Soper Creek Yarn

The Jacinta Shawl by Ambah O’Brien is absolutely beautiful! Done in Koigu KPPPM there are many possibilities. Show the shawl is knit in a Koigu Gradient pack or the Koigu Pencil Pack!

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Charlottes Web

The Charlottes Web is a tried and true Koigu Shawl favourite. Designed by Maie Landra, the shawl is knit in five skeins of Koigu KPPPM!

Shall We Knit in Waterloo is doing a knit along this summer at their shop with the Charlottes Web!

This project is a perfect knit along with your your friends!

Landscape Inspirations

The Koigu farm is nestled down a side road in Southern Grey County Ontario, Canada. The farm's landscape of rolling hills, pond, bush and fields create a beautiful canvas for creation. One of the many reasons why Maie Landra originally purchased the farm 45 years ago was the inspiration she drew from it, whether that be for her pen and ink drawings, tapestries or even the begining of the dying process. Colour and inspiration can be felt throughout the Koigu Farm and area. 

Canada's celebration of 150 years has put a spotlight on the beautiful and varied landscape which Canada is built on. 

Translating a landscape to canvas or even the painting of yarn is up to the creator's interpretation. We have gathered photos together which we believe show the most iconic and stunning aspects of our farm, many of which are sunsets! It’s easy to see Koigu’s surroundings reflected in our yarns, colours and garments.