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✨ Why You’ll Love Artus

The Artus shawl by Natasja Hornby is a bold celebration of mosaic knitting, combining rich texture, striking colorwork, and an impressive oversized triangular shape. Designed as one of the designer’s signature “Grand Mosaic” shawls, Artus transforms simple knitting techniques into a dramatic statement accessory.

Beginning with a classic Garter Tab Cast On, the shawl grows from the center outward. Narrow stranded colorwork bands lead into a spectacular mosaic border, creating an engaging knitting experience that keeps every section fresh and enjoyable. Despite its intricate appearance, the mosaic pattern is worked with only one color per row, making it surprisingly approachable for knitters familiar with reading charts.

Warm, substantial, and full of personality, Artus is designed to be more than just a shawl—it’s a wearable work of art.

🧶 Pattern Highlights

Designer: Natasja Hornby

Published In: Moonstruck Knits Ravelry Store

Craft: Knitting

Category: Neck / Torso → Shawl / Wrap

Published: November 2023

Construction

• Top-down
• Triangular shawl
• Worked flat
• One-piece construction
• Begins with a Garter Tab Cast On

Features

• Grand mosaic design
• Textured waffle stitch sections
• Stranded colorwork accents
• Large mosaic border
• Five-color design
• Charted instructions
• Unisex styling

Languages

• English

📏 Materials & Yarn

Suggested Yarn

• Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport

Recommended Yarn Weight

• Sport (12 WPI)

The designer recommends using a high-wool-content, non-superwash yarn, as the floats created by mosaic knitting help the finished shawl maintain structure and warmth.

Total Yardage

Approximately 1,280–1,804 yards (1,170–1,650 meters)

Sample Yarn Usage

Color 1: Approximately 470 m (515 yds)

Color 2: Approximately 180 m (195 yds)

Color 3: Approximately 270 m (295 yds)

Color 4: Approximately 120 m (130 yds)

Color 5: Approximately 130 m (142 yds)

Sample Colorways

• C1 – Shrub
• C2 – Ash
• C3 – Birch
• C4 – Pollen
• C5 – Sky

🪡 Needles & Gauge

Needle Sizes

Needle A (Waffle Sections)

• US 4 (3.5 mm)

Needle B (Stranded & Mosaic Sections)

• US 5 (3.75 mm)

A 40-inch (100 cm) or longer circular needle is recommended for both sizes.

Gauge

Waffle Pattern

22 stitches × 40 rows = 10 cm (4″)

Mosaic Colorwork

22 stitches × 60 rows = 10 cm (4″)

Measurements are taken after blocking.

📐 Finished Size

One Size

Wingspan

Approximately 175 cm (69 inches)

Depth

Approximately 70 cm (27.5 inches)

🏗 Construction Details

Artus begins with a traditional Garter Tab Cast On and is worked seamlessly from the center outward into a generously sized triangular shawl.

The design alternates between richly textured waffle stitch sections and narrow 1×1 stranded colorwork bands before culminating in a spectacular mosaic border. While the mosaic pattern creates intricate geometric effects, only one yarn color is worked at a time, making the technique easier than it appears.

Because the shawl uses five complementary colors, knitters have endless opportunities to experiment with harmonious palettes or bold contrasts for a completely unique finished piece.

🧵 Techniques Used

• Top-down construction
• Garter Tab Cast On
• Mosaic knitting
• Stranded colorwork
• Waffle stitch texture
• Slip stitches
• Chart reading
• Worked flat
• Triangular shawl shaping
• Blocking

👗 Fit & Styling

Artus is designed as a substantial wrap rather than a lightweight accessory.

Its generous dimensions make it ideal for wrapping around the shoulders on cool days or styling as a dramatic oversized scarf. The textured waffle fabric adds warmth and depth, while the colorful mosaic border creates a striking focal point that elevates even the simplest outfit.

Whether paired with casual outerwear or layered over elegant knitwear, Artus delivers both warmth and artistic flair.

💲 Pattern Price

€6.90 EUR

The pattern is available for purchase through Ravelry.

Please note that the mosaic colorwork instructions are provided in chart form only.

🔗 Original Pattern

Artus on Ravelry

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/artus