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:
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.
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.
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.
I love this pattern and have already selected a fingering weight yarn for it that should look great. I'm just a bit confused about how much yarn to get as it seems to my (untrained) knitting eye to not be quite enough. Am I being a worry wort? Thanks!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi friend and thank you very much for the comment.
DeleteYou are right, the yardage information was wrong; for I've used a four skeins pack for this design. it is been corrected.
Thanks again
Have a nice knitting day
Wiam
I so want to knit this shawl but am having lots of trouble tring to knit the double yo as one stitch! All I'm getting is a big mess, and the edge stitches are really big and loose. Maybe it's the yarn or the needles are too big? I couldn't buy the yarn you used in Adelaide, so I'm using Vera Moda Perfect Pair which is very thin. Do you have any advice for me?
ReplyDeleteRegards, Sandra
Hi Sandra
Deletewhen I finished reading your message, it became clear for me that you are using much larger needles. Choose smaller ones that suits your yarn. It does't matter what needles size I've written, what matters is having the right ones to get the best results for your yarn.
Please tell me what happens with your knitting with smaller needles (maybe more than one number smaller).
Have a nice day
Thank you. I'll give it another go with the smaller needles and see what happens! Maybe a 3.50mm would give a tighter and better result, also they may get through the yot stitch easier.
ReplyDeleteHi, again! I'm using smaller needles and it seems to be better, but I still can't do the YO2 as one stitch, it's a real struggle to get that first yo onto the needle. I have searched the net looking for a tutorial with no luck. Is there an easy way to do this stitch?
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra
DeleteThe only reason I've used the double yo (yot) is to make bigger eyelets on both sides of center stitch. So, if you find it difficult, ignore the (yot) and yarn over once only, this will also look nice and neat.
Best Wishes
Wiam
That's what I decided to do, after all, if the yo is pretty slack, the hole will be larger anyway. Many thanks for answering my questions.
DeleteSandra
I finally started the shawl a few days ago. I wish I could put a picture up to show you, as I'm really pleased with how it's looking. Is there any way I can get the picture to you?
DeleteGood for you Sandra, I hope you'll finish it soon.
DeleteAbout the picture; either you could put it on Ravelry (if you have an acount), or send it in a message to my gmail.
What is your gmail account, I can't seem to find it on the page.
DeleteSandra
wiamscrafts@gmail.com
DeleteThis is it and welcome