A simple knitted shawl is always nice to have around to keep the shoulder’s warm. This pattern is on a level of EASY.
Measures: 72 inches at the widest point and 24 inches at the longest point.
Yarn Used: Red Heart Super Saver Ombre (I used the Baja Blue for the color)
Needles: Circular knitting Needle US 8, 40 inches long. Stitch markers.
Hooks: for the trim Crochet Hook J (Optional)
Abbreviations:
k = knit; k2tog = knit 2 stitches together; tog = together; yo= yarn over; [] = work directions in brackets until the number of times specified; dc = double crochet (trim); sc=single crochet (trim)
NOTES: This Shawl is worked back and forth in rows. Utilizing a circular needle allows for the width as it grows.
Row 1: (Right Side): k1, yo, k1, yo, place marker, k1, place marker, yo, k1, yo,k1 = 9 stitches.
Row 2: knit
Row 3: k1, yo, knit to marker, yo, slip marker, k1, slip marker, yo, knit to last stitch yo, k1. = 13 stitches
Row 4: knit
Repeat rows 3-4 three more times = 25 stitches on the last row worked.
Row 11: k1, yo, knit to marker, yo, slip marker, k1, slip marker, yo, knit to last stitch, yo, k1 = 29 stitches.
Row 12: k1, purl to last stitch, k1.
Repeat rows 11-12 two more times = 37 stitches on last row.
Row 17 (Right Side): k1, yo, k1,[yo, k2tog] to marker, yo, slip marker, k1, slip marker, [yo, k2tog] to last stitch, yo, k1, yo, k1 = 41 stitches.
Row 18: Repeat row 12.
Repeat rows 11-18 until there are 269 stitches are on the last row worked.
Next row (Wrong side): Knit.
Next Row: k1,yo,knit to last stitch, yo, k1 = 271 stitches.
Bind off on the last wrong side row.
For the trim:
Start on a corner: Attach using the loop method with your yarn. Chain 3 (This is your first double chain. 3 more DC, chain one, 4 double chains in the same stitch on the corner. Skip 2 stitches and SC in the third stitch.
Skip 2 stitches, 4 DC in the next stitch skip 2 stitches, single chain in the next stitch.
Continue this shell pattern until the next corner.
On the next corner stitch: DC 4 in the same stitch, chain one, DC 4 in same stitch skip two stitches, 4 DC in the next stitch skip 2 stitches, single chain in the next stitch.
Continue this shell pattern until the next corner.
On the next corner stitch: DC 4 in the same stitch, chain one, DC 4 in same stitch skip two stitches, 4 DC in the next stitch skip 2 stitches, single chain in the next stitch.
Using a single chain attach to your original corner starting shell top.
To block, pin piece on board evenly and flat to remove “curl”. Spray with a little water and leave to dry.
Then Wear and Enjoy!
Until Next Time,
Kay L. Rice