Hello everyone! Using bulky yarn to knit a small piece can sometimes be challenging, because you have to work with a few stitches to get the shape and pattern you have in mind. This shawlette has its unique outline, a scalloped border decorating two of its three edges. I used two different approaches to obtain that shape on the two sides. I think it turned out well and I am very happy with this elegant piece of accessory. I've also made a matching hat, which will be posted soon. For the hat, I will show you another way of getting scallops in a cast on way to make the edge, so stay tuned. Stay safe and healthy!
Level: Intermediate
Materials:
- Yarn: Nako, Spaghetti Effect, 25% wool, 75% premium acrylic, 100 g/ 3.53 oz, 60 m/ 65.6 yards, in color 7511: 5 skeins.
- Circular knitting needles 80 cm/ 32" long, size 10 mm (US 15).
- Tapestry needle.
Measurements: Width = 43 cm/ 17", length = 143 cm/ 56" approx.
Yardage: 260- 265 m (285- 290 yards) approx.
Gauge: 10 sts and 17 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter pattern.
Knitting Terms
- st: stitch.
- sts: stitches.
- ss: slip stitch.
- k: knit.
- yo: yarn over.
Instructions:
With 10 mm (US 15) circular needles, cast on 5 sts. Knit one row then work as follows:
Row 1: ss, k 1, yo, k to end.
Row 2: k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, ss, return yarn to back, k last st.
Repeat rows (1-2) five times.
Row 3: repeat row 1.
Row 4: bind off 1 st, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, ss, return yarn to back, k last st.
Row 5: repeat row 1.
Row 6: bind off 2 sts, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, ss, return yarn to back, k last st. (9 sts)
General Pattern:
Row 1: ss, k 1, yo, k to end.
Row 2: k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, ss, return yarn to back, k last st.
Repeat rows (1-2) four times.
Row 3: repeat row 1.
Row 4: bind off 1 st, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, ss, return yarn to back, k last st.
Row 5: repeat row 1.
Row 6: bind off 2 sts, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, ss, return yarn to back, k last st.
Repeat the general pattern 14 times (51 sts). Repeat rows (1-2) five times, knit one row. (56 sts).
Work the bind off row as follows:
Bind off row:
k 2, *(slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k the 2 sts together, k 1) six times.
Drop the next st six rows (undo it).
Bring the dropped st and the six strands back to the left needle.
k them together to get one st. Slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k these 2 sts together, k 1.
Repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 1, (slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k the 2 sts together, k 1) to last st.
Weave in loose ends. Enjoy the shawlette.
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.
This looks so pretty. Is there a way to do this to make it larger to fit a plus size woman and in a DK yarn? Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so pretty. Is there a way to do this to make it larger to fit a plus size woman and in a DK yarn? Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteHi Marcia, thank for the nice comment. It can definitely be made larger, but I'm afraid not in DK yarn, because its concept relies on working with bulky yarn.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and healthy day.
Wiam