A Shawl That Moves Like Moonlight
Posted on March 13 2026
Pattern: Moonwalk
Designer: Elena Fedotova
Skill Level: Adventurous beginner / intermediate
Recommended Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (worsted weight merino)
Some projects begin with colour.
A skein catches your eye, the shades seem meant to be together, and suddenly you’re imagining the fabric that could grow from them.
Malabrigo Rios is a yarn that makes those moments especially tempting. Spun from beautifully soft merino wool and hand dyed in rich, expressive colourways, it creates fabric that feels both luxurious and wonderfully wearable.
The smooth texture of Rios allows stitch patterns to shine, while the vibrant colours bring depth and life to every row. It’s the kind of yarn that makes watching your project grow almost as enjoyable as wearing it when it’s finished.
For a textured shawl like Moonwalk, those colours and stitches work together beautifully, highlighting every ridge and diamond as the pattern unfolds.
The Moonwalk shawl by Elena Fedotova is a design that feels both elegant and calming to make.
The shawl alternates between diamond textures and gentle wavy ribbing, creating a fabric that is visually striking while still being wonderfully rhythmic to crochet.
One clever detail makes this pattern particularly satisfying: the ribbing ridges flow continuously across the shawl, outlining the diamond shapes without interrupting the texture. The result is a fabric that feels balanced, smooth, and quietly sophisticated.
Even better, the design invites creativity.
By choosing different colour combinations, you can completely change the personality of the shawl—from subtle and classic to bold and expressive.
Construction Overview
The Moonwalk shawl is worked from one corner to the opposite side, gradually increasing to form a triangular shape.
This style of construction makes the shawl easy to adjust. You can simply continue working additional pattern repeats to make the shawl larger, or stop earlier for a smaller version.
The textured stitch pattern combines simple crochet techniques with clever structure, allowing the diamond shapes and ribbing ridges to flow smoothly across the fabric.
Once the pattern rhythm is established, it becomes a wonderfully relaxing project—perfect for quiet evenings or slow weekend stitching.
Materials
Yarn
Malabrigo Rios
100% merino wool
Worsted weight
210 yd / 192 m per 100 g skein
Approximate yarn required:
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2 skeins of one colour
- 2 skeins of a different colour
Hook
U.S. H/8 (5 mm)
Notions
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Finished Size
Wingspan: approx. 57" (145 cm)
Depth: approx. 25½" (65 cm)
The size is easily adjustable by working additional pattern repeats.
Cast On Your Next Project
If you’re looking for a project that combines beautiful texture with the joy of colour play, Moonwalk is a wonderful choice.
Choose a pair of colours you love and watch the pattern unfold stitch by stitch.
Some projects are about the quiet pleasure of watching texture appear row by row, colour by colour.
Until next time, may your tea stay warm and your stitches even.
– Cindy
Captain of The Black Purl ⚓
