Every summer Ancient Arts hosts a summer shawl KAL and this year is no exception - except that this year the KAL is more of a fall shawl KAL based on the project and the timing for the 2026 shawl KAL. This week I'm giving you a sneak peek at the Breezy Beautiful Summer Shawl, which is the perfect choice for cool mornings, evening chills, and fall outings! 

This shawl appeals to knitters of all levels. It's a great choice for an adventurous beginner to learn some simple lace thanks to the oversize eyelet lace and simple lace border, and it's equally a great choice for a more experienced knitter because the pattern is easy to memorize which means you can take this shawl on holiday or out to a stitch night and not have to worry about following a complex pattern! 

Presales of shawl kits/patterns begin August 14. This shawl can be knit in either Revival Fingering (requires 3 skeins) or Little Nettle Soft (requires 4 skeins) and is suitable for both semi-solid colourways and specked colourways (please note that pooling colourways will obscure some of the border lace definition).

Little Nettle Kits are listed below. If you'd like to knit it in Revival Fingering you can find the in stock colours here. Use the discount code BREEZY10 to get 10% off your purchase of in stock Revival Fingering for this kit.

Important dates:

August 14: Presales of patterns and shawl kits begins!
September 9: The KAL begins with a cast on Zoom with tips and techniques!
October 28: Last day to enter the prize draws!