Paragon Shawl


Important note: This written pattern and its charts have been reviewed and updated on October 28th, 2020.

Hello everyone! it's the first time for me to work using Lion Brand's Mandala yarn, and What I liked about it is that the knitting went on smoothly. The feel of it is soft, even though it is 100% acrylic. I decided to design a shawl using only one skein, and that's what happened. The only modification I had to make was the cut of the white part yarn at the beginning of the ball, and adding it when working the last rows, since the arrangement of colors in this type of yarn is crucial to the design.
I hope you like this shawl, you can add it to the list of what to wear for next fall. Happy knitting days to you all!

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Level: intermediate 


Material
  • Lion brand Mandala, 5.3 oz/ 150 g, 590 yds/ 450 m. approx., 100% acrylic, in color “Pegasus” 210: 1 skein.
  • Size U.S. 8/ 5 mm circular knitting needles, 40"/ 100 cm long.
  • Tapestry needle.
  • Stitch marker.



Measurements: width = 50" (127 cm), height = 29" (74 cm), approx. 

Gauge: 16 sts and 27 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage:  470 - 480 yards (430 - 440 m) approx.




Knitting Terms 
  • st = stitch
  • sts = stitches
  • k = knit
  • p = purl
  • yo = yarn over
  • m1 = make one stitch increase.
  • k2tog = knit two stitches together.
  • ssk = slip, slip, knit these 2 sts together through back loops.


Instructions


Note: in order to get a neat sts increase on both sides of center stitch, please watch this video.

Cast on 3 sts, k 9 rows, pick up 7 sts from rows on the side, 3 sts from the bottom end, now you have 13 sts, mark the center st. Then work as follows:

Lace pattern:

Row 1 (wrong side): K 3, p 7, k 3. 

Row 2: k 3, yo, ssk, yo, k 1, (m1, k 1, m1), k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 3. (17 sts)

Row 3: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 4: k 3, yo, * ssk, yo, repeat from * to 1 st before center st, k 1, (m1, k 1, m1), k 1, *yo, k2tog, repeat from * to last 3 sts, yo, k 3. (21 sts)

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Repeat rows (4-5) until sts count 53. 




First diamonds stripe pattern:

Row 1: k 3, yo, ssk, yo, k 2, * (ssk, yo) three times, k 2, repeat from * to last 3 sts before center st, ssk, yo, k 1, (m1, k 1, m1), k 1, yo, k2tog, k 2, *(yo, k2tog) three times, k 2, repeat from * to last 5 sts, yo, k2tog, yo, k 3. 

Row 2: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 3: k 3, yo, ssk, yo, k 4 *(ssk, yo) twice, k 4, repeat from * to last 3 sts before center st, ssk, yo, k 1, (m1, k 1, m1), k 1, yo, k2tog, k 4, *(yo, k2tog) twice, k 4, repeat from * to last 5 sts, yo, k2tog, yo, k 3. 

Row 4 and every even-numbered row: repeat row 2. 

Row 5: k 3, yo, ssk, yo, k 6, *ssk, yo, k 6, repeat from * to last 3 sts before center st, ssk, yo, k 1, (m1, k 1, m1), k 1, yo, k2tog, k 6, *yo, k2tog, k 6, repeat from * to last 5 sts, yo, k2tog, yo, k 3. 

Row 7: k 3, yo, ssk, yo, k to last 3 sts before center st, ssk, yo, k 1, (m 1, k 1, m 1), k 1, yo, k2tog, k to last 5 sts, yo, k2tog, yo, k 3. 

Row 9: k 3, yo, ssk, yo, *ssk, yo, k 6, repeat from * to last 5 sts before center st, (ssk, yo) twice, k 1, (m 1, k 1, m 1), k 1, yo, k2tog, *yo, k2tog, k 6, repeat from * to last 7 sts, (yo, k2tog) twice, yo, k 3. 

Row 11: k 3, yo, ssk, yo, *(ssk, yo) twice, k 4, repeat from * to last 7 sts before center st, (ssk, yo) three times, k 1, (m 1, k 1, m 1), k 1, yo, k2tog, *(yo, k2tog) twice, k 4, repeat from * to last 9 sts, (yo, k2tog) three times, yo, k 3

Row 13: k 3, yo, ssk, yo, *(ssk, yo) 3 times, k 2, repeat from * to last 9 sts before center st, (ssk, yo) four times, k 1, (m 1, k 1, m 1), k 1, yo, k2tog, *(yo, k2tog) three times, k 2, repeat from * to last 11 sts, (yo, k2tog) four times, yo, k 3. 

Repeat rows 4+5 from (Lace pattern) until sts count 149. 


Second diamonds stripe pattern:

Repeat rows 1 to 12 from First diamonds stripe pattern. 

Row 13: k 3, yo, (ssk, yo) twice, *k 2, ssk, yo, repeat from * to last 3 sts before center st, ssk, yo, k 1, (m 1, k 1, m 1), k 1, yo, k2tog, *yo, k2tog, k 2, repeat from * to last 7 sts, (yo, k2tog) twice, yo, k 3. 

Row 15: k 3, yo, *(ssk, yo) twice, k 4, repeat from * to last 5 sts before center st, (ssk, yo) twice, k 1, (m 1, k 1, m 1), k 1, *(yo, k2tog) twice, k 4, repeat from * to last 7 sts, (yo, k2tog) twice, yo, k 3. 

Row 17: k 3, yo, ssk, yo, *ssk, yo, k 6, repeat from * to last 5 sts before center st, (ssk, yo) twice, k 1, (m 1, k 1, m 1), k 1, yo, k2tog, *yo, k2tog, k 6, repeat from * to last 7 sts, (yo, k2tog) twice, yo, k 3. 

Row 19: k 3, yo, (ssk, yo) twice, k to last 5 sts before center st, (ssk, yo) twice, k 1, (m 1, k 1, m 1), k 1, (yo, k2tog) twice, k to last 7 sts, (yo, k2tog) twice, yo, k 3. 

Row 21: k 3, yo, (ssk, yo) twice, *ssk, yo, k 6, repeat from * to last 7 sts before center st, (ssk, yo) three times, k 1, (m 1, k 1, m 1), k 1, (yo, k2tog) twice, *yo, k2tog, k 6, repeat from * to last 9 sts, (yo, k2tog) three times, yo, k 3. 

Row 23: k 3, yo, (ssk, yo) twice, *(ssk, yo) twice, k 4, repeat from * to last 9 sts before center st, (ssk, yo) four times, k 1, (m 1, k 1, m 1), k 1, (yo, k2tog) twice, *(yo, k2tog) twice, k 4, repeat from * to last 11 sts, (yo, k2tog) four times, yo, k 3. 

Row 25: k 3, yo, (ssk, yo) twice, *(ssk, yo) 3 times, k 2, repeat from * to last 11 sts before center st, (ssk, yo) five times, k 1, (m 1, k 1, m 1), k 1, (yo, k2tog) twice, *(yo, k2tog) 3 times, k 2, repeat from * to last 13 sts, (yo, k2tog) five times, yo, k 3. 

Repeat rows 4+5 from (lace pattern) until sts count 261. 

Repeat First diamonds stripe pattern once more. 

Repeat row 4+5 from (Lace pattern) five times. 





Cast off Method (⟵ click on the link to see tutorial video):  

1. Co 2 sts from the first st this way: *
insert right needle into the first st as to knit it, yo and draw out to make a new st (don't slip the st on left needle), slip the new st from right to left, repeat from *once more. now you have 3 sts out of the first one.

2. Cast off these 3 sts: *knit 2 sts, pass the first one over the second, repeat 3 times, slip the st that is left on right needle back to left needle.


3. repeat steps 1 and 2 to end. 

Cut yarn, weave in loose ends, block the shawl and enjoy wearing. 







Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

Inca Inspired Shawl





I can't imagine how quickly time goes by, the first half of the year has already passed. So, it's about time to start preparing projects for cold months, and see what is needed to work them.

As a matter of fact, I didn't do many pieces that can be called summer projects, such as doilies, light shawls and baby cotton blankets, because almost all my yarn stash this year has been bulky and woolly.

This project's yarn is an old fine wool, originally designated for making socks. I purchased it more than ten years ago. It's obvious that I can't design adult socks, so I was inspired lately by the Inca old clothing to turn it into a light shawl with fringes, it's simple, yet elegant, and suitable for many outdoor occasions. I hope you have fun knitting it.

Level: easy


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Material:

  • Sockenwolle “sirmione”, 100% premium acrylic, 50 g. / 1.76 oz., 210 m / 230 yards: 4 skeins.
  • (Suggestion: You can use any fine yarn suitable for knitting socks, and work it using thicker needles than what is suggested by the manufacturer. It should get you the same result).
  • Circular needles, 4.5 mm/ 7 US, 100 cm/ 40” long.
  • Stitch marker ring.
  • Tapestry needle.


 
Measurements: width = 178 cm /70”, height = 56 cm/ 22” .
 

Yardage: 820- 840 m/ 895- 915 yards.

Gauge: 19 st x 39 row in garter stitch.





Knitting terms:

  • k: knit
  • yo: yarn over
  • yot: yarn over twice


Garter stitch:
knit all rows.




Instructions:

Cast on 5 sts, k one row, put a stitch marker in center st, always keep the stitch marker in the center st, work as follows:

Row 1: *k 1, yo, repeat from * four times, k 1, turn.

Row 2: k 1, yo, k to last st, yo, k 1, turn.

Row 3: k 1, yo, k to center st, yot, k 1, yot, k to last st, yo, k 1, turn.

Row 4: k 1, yo, k all sts (k the yot as 1 st) to last st, yo, k 1, turn.

Repeat rows 3 and 4, until sts count 495, or you get the desired measures (total number equals= multiple of 4+1), knit one row.



Cast off Row:

Follow the steps:

1. co 2 sts.

2. *insert left needle into the right needle st from back to front, yo the right needle and draw it out to make a new stitch (like making a chain in crochet), pull out the left needle, repeat from * 4 times.




3. Insert left needle into the root of the same stitch (that you made 4 chains into) from back to front and knit one st, now there are 2 sts in right needle, slip the first over the second.



4. Cast off 4 sts.


Repeat steps (2 - 4) to the last 3 sts, cast them off, cut yarn.

Weave in loose ends, make a six strands (30 cm long each) bundles for fringes, and insert them in first and last eight (4 ch rings), middle fifteen (4 ch rings) and every alternate rings in between.



Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

Parachutes Cowl




A new post and a new Cowl design; the domain that I'm fond of and excel in (in my opinion). I love experimenting with new stitch patterns, and I have many boards in pinterest dedicated to collecting them. From time to time I try incorporating some of these ideas in my designs, for example my Lady Cool Shawl in knitting, and Little Lily Nap Blanket in crochet.

This Cowl is simple to make and warm to wear. It is made out of two skeins of worsted yarn. My only reason to rate it as "Intermediate" is the use of a stitch holder, which some of you may find a little hard to handle. Apart from that, it's easy, and can be finished in less than one day of work.


Skill level: Intermediate 


Materials:

  • Nako vison yarn, 100% premium acrylic, 100 g. / 3.53 oz., 195m / 213 yards: (color A) gray 23403, 1 skein and (color B) Red 251, 1 skein.
  • Circular needles, 7 mm, 60 cm/ 24” long.
  • Stitch marker ring.
  • Small stitch holder.
  • Tapestry needle.






Dimensions: height = 10.5” (27 cm), circumference = 31” (79 cm), approx.


Yardage: 305- 315 yards (
280- 290 m).


Gauge: 14 sts and 16 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in 
stockinette stitch


Knitting terms:

  • st: stitch
  • sts: stitches.
  • k: knit.
  • p: purl.
  • sstbl: slip stitch through back loop.





Instructions:

Notes:
  • Always insert a stitch marker ring at the end of each round and do not forget to slip it from left to right needle.
  • Pay attention to the change in colors every two rounds.

With (A) yarn, cast on 104 sts using long tail method, join in round, make sure that all stitches are straight and not twisted.

Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min): 

 






Use both yarn and what is left of the tail to work first four stitches, to get a better and neater look.
Band round: k 2, p 2. Repeat this row 5 times, and then knit 2 rounds.

Parachutes stitch pattern:

Multiple of 8 sts. Join (B) yarn.
Rounds 1 and 2 (B): k 3, *sstbl 2, k 6, repeat from * to last 5 sts, sstbl 2, k 3. Round 3 (A): k 1, *put next 2 sts in st holder in back of work, k 1 (the slipped stitch), put the 2 sts back and k them.

Put next ss in the st holder in front of work, k 2, put the ss back and knit it, k 2, repeat from * to last 7 sts.

Put next 2 sts in st holder in back of work, k 1 (the slipped stitch), put the 2 sts back and k them, put next ss in the st holder in front of work, k 2, put the ss back and knit it, k 1.
Round 4 (A): k all sts. Round 5 and 6 (B): sstbl, *k 6, sstbl 2, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 6, sstbl. Round 7 (A): *put ss in the st holder in front of work, k 2, put the ss back and knit it, k 2, put next 2 sts in st holder in back of work, k 1 (the slipped stitch), put the 2 sts back and k them, repeat from * to end. Round 8 (A): k all sts.

Repeat rounds 1- 8 five times, cut red yarn (B).




Work as follows:

Band Round: k 2, p 2 to end. Repeat five times. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here: 

 

Bind off using stretchy method, Weave in loose ends.



Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram to see my upcoming projects @wiams_crafts.