Hello friends! I got to say I was really excited to get my hands on some cotton based yarn this summer. It's been one heat wave after another for the last few weeks, so I was glad when I finally got to work on my Scheepjes whirl that I bought a couple of months ago. It has a beautiful color gradient, so it deserved to be made into an elegant and sophisticated piece. I've enjoyed every minute working on this shawl and the pattern repetitions in different colors came out really nice. It would sure be suitable for a fancy outing on a chilly night. I hope you knit with patience. I'm sure once you start, you will get into a rhythm, and the written pattern will lead you all the way to the finish line.
Stay safe and healthy, and good luck!
Skill level: Intermediate
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Materials:
- Yarn: Scheepjes, Whirl, 60% cotton, 40% acrylic, 215-225 g, 1000 m, in color Dandelion Munchies, 787: 1 skein.
- Circular knitting needles 80 cm/ 32" long, size 3.75 mm (US 5) and 4.5 mm (US 7).
- Stitch holder.
- Tapestry needle.
Measurements: Width = 112 cm/ 44", length = 153 cm/ 61" Approx.
Yardage: 960- 990 meters (1050- 1080 yards) approx.
Gauge: 22 sts and 35 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and 3.75 mm needles (blocked).
Knitting Terms
- st: stitch.
- sts: stitches.
- sl st: slip stitch.
- k: knit.
- p: purl.
- yo: yarn over.
- k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
- ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
- sth: stitch holder.
- s2s1ktog: slip two sts as if to knit them together, slip the third one knit-wise, knit the three sts together through back loops (centered double decrease). You can watch my tutorial video below to learn how to knit this stitch:
Note
If you follow the pattern charts for instructions (see the end of the post):
- Pattern charts show the right rows only.
- Wrong rows are worked as follows: knit the knit stitches and purl the purl and yo stitches.
- In the chart (only): each row, start by knitting (sl st, k 1, yo) and end it with (k 2), as these stitches are not shown.
With 3.75 mm (US 5) circular needles, cast on 7 sts.
Row 1: k 2, p to end.
Row 2: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, ssk, k 2.
Row 3: k 2, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.
Row 4: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 2.
Row 5: repeat row 3.
Row 6: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 2.
Row 7: repeat row 3.
Row 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 2.
Row 9: k 3, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.
Row 10: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2.
Row 11: repeat row 9.
Row 12: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 2.
Row 13: repeat row 9.
Row 14: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 2.
Row 15: repeat row 9.
Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 3.
Row 17: repeat row 3.
Row 18: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 9.
Row 19: repeat row 3.
Row 20: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 4.
Row 21: repeat row 3.
Row 22: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3.
Row 23: repeat row 3.
Row 24: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 2.
Row 25: k 2, p 8, k 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.
Row 26: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 6.
Row 27: repeat row 25.
Row 28: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5.
Row 29: repeat row 25.
Row 30: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 4.
Row 31: repeat row 25.
Row 32: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 1, sl st next 3 sts to sth in back, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 4.
Row 33: repeat row 3.
Row 34: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, s2s1ktog, yo, k 13, yo, ssk, k 2.
Row 35: repeat row 3.
Row 36: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 3, ssk, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 2.
Row 37: repeat row 3.
Row 38: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k 2.
Row 39: repeat row 3.
Row 40: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 2.
Row 41: k 3, p 15, k 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.
Row 42: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 7, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2.
Row 43: repeat row 41.
Row 44: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 2.
Row 45: repeat row 41.
Row 46: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 2.
Row 47: repeat row 41.
Row 48: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 1, sl st next 3 sts to sth in back, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 3, sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 3.
Row 49: repeat row 3.
Row 50: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, s2s1ktog, yo, k 13, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 9.
Row 51: repeat row 3.
Row 52: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 3, ssk, yo, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 4.
Row 53: repeat row 3.
Row 54: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 4, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3.
Row 55: repeat row 3.
Row 56: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 2.
Row 57: k 2, p 8, k 1, p 15, k 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.
Row 58: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 7, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 6.
Row 59: repeat row 57.
Row 60: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5.
Row 61: repeat row 57.
Row 62: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 4.
Row 63: repeat row 57.
General Pattern
Row 64: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 3, sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 1, sl st next 3 sts to sth in back, k 3, k 3 from the sth, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 4.
Row 65: repeat row 3.
Row 66: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 13, repeat from * to last 4 sts, yo, ssk, k 2.
Row 67: repeat row 3.
Row 68: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 3, ssk, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 4 sts, yo, ssk, k 2.
Row 69: repeat row 3.
Row 70: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 4, repeat from * to last 4 sts, yo, ssk, k 2.
Row 71: repeat row 3.
Row 72: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 2
Row 73: k 3, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 8 sts, p 6, sl st, p 1.
Row 74: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 7, repeat from * to last 7 sts, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2.
Row 75: k 3, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 9 sts, p 7, sl st, p 1.
Row 76: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5, repeat from * to last 8 sts, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 2.
Row 77: k 3, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 10 sts, p 8, sl st, p 1.
Row 78: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3, repeat from * to last 9 sts, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 2.
Row 79: k 3, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 11 sts, p 9, sl st, p 1.
Row 80: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, *sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 1, sl st next 3 sts to sth in back, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 3, repeat from * to last 9 sts, sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 3.
Row 81: repeat row 3.
Row 82: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 13, repeat from * to last 12 sts, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 9.
Row 83: repeat row 3.
Row 84: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 3, ssk, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 12 sts, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 4.
Row 85: repeat row 3.
Row 86: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 4, repeat from * to last 12 sts, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3.
Row 87: repeat row 3.
Row 88: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 14 sts, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 2.
Row 89: k 2, p 8, k 1, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 8 sts, p 6, sl st, p 1.
Row 90: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 7, repeat from * to last 15 sts, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 6.
Row 91: k 2, p 8, k 1, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 9 sts, p 7, sl st, p 1.
Row 92: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5, repeat from * to last 16 sts, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5.
Row 93: k 2, p 8, k 1, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 10 sts, p 8, sl st, p 1.
Row 94: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3, repeat from * to last 17 sts, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 4.
Row 95: k 2, p 8, k 1, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 11 sts, p 9, sl st, p 1.
Repeat the general pattern (64-95 rows) twelve times, then repeat (64-81 rows) once, change to 4.5 mm circular needles and work (82-87 rows) once.
Edging Lace Rows:
Row 1: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 14 sts, ssk, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 2.
Row 2: k 2, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.
Row 3: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *(ssk, yo) twice, k 1, (yo, k2tog) twice, k 7, repeat from * to last 15 sts, (ssk, yo) twice, k 1, (yo, k2tog) twice, k 6.
Row 4: repeat row 2.
Row 5: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *(ssk, yo) twice, k 3, (yo, k2tog) twice, k 5, repeat from * to end.
Row 6: repeat row 2.
Row 7: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, repeat from * to last st, k 1
Row 8: repeat row 2.
Row 9: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, repeat from * to last st, k 1.
Row 10: repeat row 2.
Row 11: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.
Row 12: repeat row 2.
Bind off all sts in a stretchy method. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here:
Weave in loose ends and block well.
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.
Hi, I want to try this, it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDo you start with the black (outside of the yarn cake) or pull from the middle (center yellow)?
Hi, I've started the shawl from the outside of the cake. Thank you for the comment.
DeleteWiam
Thanks for the reply. I have the yarn in order, I can't wait to try :)
DeleteHi so I just need to follow ur written instructions and then follow end rows?
ReplyDeleteHow long should be the cord for circular needles? If I decide to use flat needles is it ok?
Hi Gayatri, yes you should follow the instructions step by step to the last rows which are written and illustrated in the graphs. I've mentioned the length of the circular needles in the material section. I don't recommend straight needles because the rows especially in the last part will be very long with many stitches.
DeleteWiam
Thank you for your kind reply. I also wanted to know if I decide to go shorter on length, how should I decide where to stop n begin last set of rows. This is just fr my information, most probably I will do complete as per pattern.
DeleteHi Gayarti
DeleteIf you want a shorter shawl, just knit less general pattern's repetitions.
Have a nice safe day
Wiam
Thank u mam, will begin it soon .
DeleteHi again m unable to get access to 3.75mm circular needles, is it ok if I cn go ahead with 3mm instead. The other 4.5mm is still available, but not other one. Please advise
ReplyDeleteHi
DeleteYou can use 3.5 mm or 4 mm. The decision depends on your knitting hands; loose or tight.
Wiam
My first try with lacework. Whew, I had to put down the wine some days!
ReplyDeleteHi and yes you should :)
DeleteHi, I'm newer to knitting and I'm not sure what this means and how to do it. Could you explain it to me? ss next 3 sts to sth in front
ReplyDeleteHi
Delete(ss next 3 sts to sth in front) means slip next three stitches to the stitch holder and keep the stitch holder in front of work while knitting the other 3 that comes after. Then return the three stitches from the stitch holder back to needle and knit them.
Have a nice and safe day
Wiam
Using C6F is a easter way of explaining it.
DeleteCable 6 front: sl (slip) 3 sts onto CB (cable needle) and place to the front of your work, K3 from LH (left hand) needle then Knit 3st from CB
reverse the twist put the stitches to the back of your work rather than the front - C6B= cable 6 back
Using C6F is a easter way of explaining it.
DeleteCable 6 front: sl (slip) 3 sts onto CB (cable needle) and place to the front of your work, K3 from LH (left hand) needle then Knit 3st from CB
reverse the twist put the stitches to the back of your work rather than the front - C6B= cable 6 back
Many thanks, this will help me with my future designs.
DeleteI understood Wiam’s directions a lot easier than the C6B- maybe its just me🤷🏽♂️
DeleteHi, you say you use size 5 needles and size 7 needles. You start out using size 5 but when do you switch to the size 7?
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment. You switch to size 7 shortly before the last rows.
Delete"Repeat the general pattern (64-95) 12 times, then repeat (64-81 rows) once, change to 4.5 mm circular needles and work (82-87 rows) once."
Have a safe and healthy day.
Wiam
For the last rows 1-12, do you use size 5 or 7?
ReplyDeleteSize 7 .
DeleteHave a good day.
Hi! The pattern says to repeat the general pattern 12 times. Is that 12 times after the first time you do it (so 13 times) or 12 times including the first?
ReplyDeleteHi
DeleteRepeat the general pattern 12 times including the first.
Have a nice knitting day
Hi I'm struggling with row 64. I've completed rows up to 95. And starting with row 64 again, on row95 I have 54 stitches on my needle but if I follow row 64 I have 54 stitches which finishes right up, but can't do last 4 stitches, it could be me as I'm a bit dizzy🙃 sometimes but ive even pulled it back a few rows to make sure. Please help😫 Rose Robinson
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteDon't panic please and get rest. when you finished row 95, you had 54 sts. And when you start row 64 again it also needs 54 sts+ yo. So check your work again when you feel well.
Have a nice knitting day.
Your Last Rows chart doesn't seem to match the written pattern (row 1). And you show row 13 on the chart, but not in the written. Is it knit a row or just BO after row 12?
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment, last rows chart will be corrected soon.
DeleteIs there are chart for the "General Pattern" section that I am not seeing? Thank you
ReplyDeleteHi, there will be a general pattern chart soon.
DeleteHave a nice knitting day.
Hi LisaM, I added the chart for the general pattern. Make sure to click on it to enlarge.
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI fall in love with your pattern and just want to start knitting right now, but your written pattern doesn't match the chart instruction: in the written part : row 2,4,6 -> ssk...but the chart shows k2tog.......I am wrong?
Hi there,
DeleteThank you for your kind words!
Yes you are absolutely right, I corrected the charts so that they match the written instructions. Thank you for pointing that out!
Is there an errata on the last rows? I have three stitches extra at the end of the row. I have been consciously counting stitches and now have 3 too many
ReplyDeleteOops. Messed up. Forget my question
DeleteHi there! as a matter of fact I don't think so, because many made this shawl and the post has been tested by them, and all mistakes were corrected. Since you've knitted all the way to last rows, go over and check your last four or six rows. Best wishes!
DeleteWhat is k2sltog in row 56? Is it the same as k2tog?
ReplyDeleteThank for pointing out a mistake which I've corrected. Please do tell me if you find any other mistake. Have a nice knitting day!
DeleteHi, I followed the pattern and the tutorial for the bind off. But how do I do the little spikes at the end that are shown in the picture of the finished shawl?
ReplyDeleteHi! what you need now is a good blocking method. Here is a link to a video on YouTube:
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-OohwxGmQg&ab_channel=TinCanKnits
Have a nice day!
thank you! I'm still confused what to do with all the extra stitches at the end of the bind off tutorial though.
DeleteHi there! what extra stitches? you mean the last two stitches at the end? just knit them together and cut yarn, then weave in loose end.
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