Ocean Depths Shawl

Wrap yourself in a piece of night sky with this cozy gradient shawl. Designed with simple stitches and a flowing square-to-triangle construction, it creates a beautiful ombré effect that shifts from deep navy to soft silver-grey. Whether draped over your shoulders for elegance or wrapped snugly for warmth, this shawl is as practical as it is striking. In this post, you’ll find step-by-step instructions to knit your own version, perfect for both relaxing evenings and adding a touch of handmade charm to any outfit. 

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Instructions style: written pattern.
• Yarn weight: #worsted
• Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below).
• Size customization: you can adjust the size to be smaller by reducing the size of the center square.
• Knitting direction: see image below.

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Nako Mussels, 15% mohair, 20% polyamide, 65% premium acrylic, 13.35 oz (350 g), 951 yards (870 m), in the color "20451", 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 16", 24", 32" and 40" (40, 60, 80 and 100 cm), size US 9 (5.5 mm).
• A set of double-pointed knitting needles, size US 9 (5.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch markers.

Measurements: width = 45" (115 cm), length = 87" (220 cm), approx.

Yardage: 910 - 913 yards (833 - 835 m), approx.

Gauge: 14 sts and 24 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette pattern and US 9 (5.5 mm) needles.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.

Instructions:

With 16" (40 cm) long circular needles (or the set of double-pointed knitting needles) make a magic ring and cast on 8 sts into it.

Round 1: k 1, yo, repeat to end. (16 sts)

Round 2: k to end. insert a rsm at the beginning of the round.

Note 1: The first few rounds may feel a bit tricky, but please be patient, the number of stitches will increase soon, making it easier to work with.

Note 2: If you begin knitting with double-pointed needles, you can switch to circular needles whenever you prefer. As the stitch count increases, change to circular needles of appropriate length.

Round 3: k 2, yo, k 1 (insert a rsm before and after this corner st), yo, k 1, repeat to end. (24 sts)

Round 4: k to end.

Round 5: k to next rsm (corner st), yo, k 1, yo, repeat three more times, k to end.

Round 6: k to end.

Repeat Rounds 5 and 6 until there are 77 stitches between each pair of corner stitches, ending with Round 6.

Round 7: p to next rsm (corner st), yo, k, yo, repeat three more times, p to end.

Round 8: k to end.

Repeat Rounds 7 and 8 eight more times, then work Round 7 once more (you will have 95 sts between each pair of corner sts). Next round:

Dividing round (right side) 

1. Bind off sts knit-wise to four sts after first corner st. 
2. k to four sts before next corner, bind off nine sts, repeat step 2 once more. 
3. k to four sts before last corner. Bind off all remaining sts.

Slip the sts of the first square side into separate knitting needles (87 sts) and slip the remaining sts of the third and fourth sides into secured threads separately.

Left triangle:

Bind on yarn before second corner, work as follows:

1. Knit seven rows, then bind off four sts at the beginning of next row, 
2. Repeat step one to last seven sts. 
3. Knit seven rows. Bind off the seven sts.

Right triangle:

Bind on yarn before the fourth corner, work as follows:

1. Knit seven rows, then bind off four sts at the beginning of next row, 
2. Repeat step one to last seven sts. 
3. Knit seven rows. Bind off the seven sts.

Bottom triangle:

Bind on yarn to last (87 sts) at the bottom before the third corner, work as follows:

1. Knit six rows, then bind off four sts at the beginning of next two rows. 
2. Repeat step one to last seven sts. 
3. Knit seven rows. Bind off the seven sts.

Weave in loose ends.

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

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