Merlin Sage Shawl

Happy New Year everyone! This is my first shawl in 2022, so I'm starting with one of my favorite designs to make, an asymmetrical shawl. This one features a pattern with diamonds and big eyelets. As I say every time, once you start working the pattern, you'll find out how easy it is, and knitting it will go smoothly. A bonus feature for this shawl is that you can repeat the general pattern as many times as you want until you get the size you desire. I also included a video tutorial for the I-cord bind off method, which many of you have asked me about before. With so many ideas and new designs on my mind, I promise you numerous new knitting and crochet projects, with easy instructions and awesome designs. So, stay tuned for all my upcoming posts and have fun knitting!

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here, or from Ravelry here:

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.53 oz (100 g), 263 yards (240 m), in the color olive 138: 3 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 53" (135 cm), height = 31" (79 cm), approx.

Yardage: 780- 790 yards (710- 720 m), approx.

Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• yot: yarn over twice.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

Note: in all odd numbered rows, (k 1, p 1) into each yot.

Cast on 5 sts.

Row 1: k 3, p 2.

Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3. 6 sts

Row 3 and every odd number row: k 3, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Rows 4, 6: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. 8 sts

Rows 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, k 1. 9 sts

Row 10: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k to end. 11 sts

Row 12: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog, yo, k to end. 12 sts

Row 14: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, k2tog, yo, k to end. 13 sts

Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k to end. 14 sts

Row 18: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k 6, yo, ssk, k to end. 16 sts

Row 20: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k to end. 17 sts

Row 22: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k to end. 18 sts

Row 24: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, repeat from * to last st, k 1. 19 sts

Row 26: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k 6, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k to end. 21 sts

Row 28: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k 2, k2tog, yo, k to end. 22 sts

Row 30: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 4, k2tog, yo, k to end. 23 sts

Row 32: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3. 24 sts

Row 34: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k 6, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k 6, yo, ssk, k 3. 26 sts

General pattern:

Row 36: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 2, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k to end. 

Row 38: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 4, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k to end.

Row 40: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, repeat from * to last st, k 1. 

Row 42: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, *k 6, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k to end.

Row 44: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 2, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, repeat from * to last 9 sts, k 2, k2tog, yo, k to end. 

Row 46: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 4, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, repeat from * to last 10 sts, k 4, k2tog, yo, k to end. 

Row 48: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3.  

Row 50: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, *k 6, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 11 sts. k 6, yo, ssk, k 3. 

Repeat the general pattern sixteen more times, then work rows 36- 47 once.

I-cord bind off row: *k 1, ssk, pass the two sts back to the left needle, repeat from * to the last 2 sts, ssk. Cut yarn. Weave in loose ends. Block well and enjoy wearing. Here is a video tutorial that I made for the I-cord bind off method:

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.

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Ginger Basket Shawlette

Hello everyone! It's been a long time since I've designed a project using bulky yarn, so I was glad I got to do a shawlette with it this time around. While travelling to visit my sisters, I went to a nearby crafts store, and I found my eyes wondering towards the bulky and chunky yarn section there. Despite my daughter’s objection to my “typical choice of colors”, I ended up buying this classic brownish yarn that reminded me of gingerbread, with absolutely no idea what to make with it (as usual). After rattling my brain for an idea, and few trials later, I settled on this simple knit and purl pattern, which I am so fond of these days. Combining this weaving base pattern with an asymmetrical shape, gave this shawlette its unique look. In addition, I used the clear edging method for both the side and the binding off row, to achieve this specific sharp appearance. So, there you have it, a warm, cozy, and elegant shawlette with an added bonus of being a very quick project to finish. I hope you have a lovely time knitting it and wearing it!

Skill level: Easy

GET printable PDF for this pattern here, or from Ravelry here: 

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Megafil, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 60 yards (55 m), in the color 499: 4 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 17 (12 mm).  
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 26" (66 cm), length = 40" (100 cm), approx.

Yardage: 235 - 240 yards (215 - 220 m), approx.

Gauge: 8 sts and 10 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms 

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
• ktbl: knit one stitch through back loop.
• ptbl: purl one stitch through back loop.

Instructions:

Cast on 4 sts, then work as follows:

Row 1 (wrong side): p to end.

Row 2: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, ktbl. (5 sts)

Row 3: sl st, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 4: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 2, ktbl. (6 sts)

Row 5: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 6: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 1, k 2, ktbl. (7 sts)

Row 7: sl st 1, p 2, k 1, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 8: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 2, k 2, ktbl. (8 sts)

Row 9: sl st 1, p 2, k 2, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 10: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, k 2, ktbl. (9 sts)

Row 11: sl st 1, p 2, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 12: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, k 2, ktbl. (10 sts)

Row 13: sl st 1, p 2, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 14: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ktbl. (12 sts)

Row 15: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 16: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, k 3, p 3, ptbl. (13 sts)

Row 17: sl st 1, k 3, p 3, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 18: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, k 3, p 3, ptbl. (14 sts)

Row 19: sl st 1, k 3, p 3, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 20: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 2, ktbl. (16 sts)

Row 21: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 22: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, k 3, p 5, k 2, ktbl. (17 sts)

Row 23: sl st 1, p 2, k 5, p 3, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 24: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, k 3, p 5, k 2, ktbl. (18 sts)

Row 25: sl st 1, p 2, k 5, p 3, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 26: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ktbl. (20 sts)

Row 27: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 28: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, k 3, p 5, k 3, p 3, ptbl. (21 sts)

Row 29: sl st 1, k 3, p 3, k 5, p 3, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 30: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, k 3, p 5, k 3, p 3, ptbl. (22 sts)

Row 31: sl st 1, k 3, p 3, k 5, p 3, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

General Pattern:

Row 32: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, repeat from * to last 3 sts, yo, k 2, ktbl. 

Row 33: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 34: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, *k 3, p 5, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 2, ktbl. 

Row 35: sl st 1, p 2, *k 5, p 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 36: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, *k 3, p 5, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 2, ktbl. 

Row 37: sl st 1, p 2, *k 5, p 3, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 38: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, repeat from * to last 7 sts, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ktbl. 

Row 39: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 40: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, *k 3, p 5, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 3, p 3, ptbl. 

Row 41: sl st 1, k 3, *p 3, k 5, repeat from * to last 9 sts, p 3, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 42: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4,* k 3, p 5, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 3, p 3, ptbl. 

Row 43: sl st 1, k 3, *p 3, k 5, repeat from * to last 10 sts, p 3, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Repeat the general pattern rows six more times (or as many as you prefer). 

I-cord bind off row: 

k 2 sts, *slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k first st again, ssk next 2 sts, repeat from * to end, k2tog the last 2 sts. Weave in loose ends. Block and enjoy wearing.

Here is a video tutorial that I made for the I-cord bind off method:

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.

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Field at Dawn Cowl

Hello everyone! Cowls are fun to make, They can be made in many shapes to warm your neck and add a touch of elegance to your outfit. This cowl I made with cotton yarn knits up quick and has a lovely pattern design that resembles a field of barley spikes. It is simple and the size can be adjusted by adding 17 sts of one pattern. 

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: Kartopu Baby Natural Cotton, 51% acrylic, 49% cotton, 3.53 oz (100 g), 219 yards (200 m), in the color K6259: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Ring stitch marker.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 6" (15 cm), circumference = 30" (76 cm), approx.

Yardage: 162 - 164 yards (148 - 150 m), approx.

Gauge: 18 sts and 28 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.

• sts: stitches.

• k: knit. 

• yo: yarn over.

• k3tog: knit 3 sts together.

• sssk: slip, slip, slip, knit the 3 sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

Cast on 170 sts, Join in the round. 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): 

 

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, purl one round, then work as follows:

Round 1: (k 1, k3tog, k 4, yo, k 1, yo, k 8), repeat between () to end.

Round 2 and every even number round: k to end.

Round 3: (k 1, k3tog, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 9), repeat between () to end.

Round 5: (k 1, k3tog, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 10), repeat between () to end.

Round 7: (k 1, k3tog, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 4, sssk), repeat between () to end.

Round 9: (k 10, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, sssk), repeat between () to end.

Round 11: (k 11, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, sssk), repeat between () to end.

Round 13: (k 1, k3tog, k 4, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, sssk), repeat between () to end.

Round 14: k to end.

Repeat rounds (3- 14) once more, repeat rounds (3- 12) once, then work as follows:

Round 15: (k 12, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, sssk), 

Round 16: repeat round 2.

Bind off all sts purlwise 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.

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Azure Shoreline Shawlette

Hello my fellow knitters! Each time I say "Enough! this is the last time I use ombre yarn", I find myself buying a new skein on my next visit to the store. But I have to give to ombre yarn; when used in the right way, a color gradient does give your knitted piece a unique and eye-catching look. In addition, you don't have to choose an intricate pattern, you can just pair a few skeins of ombre yarn with a simple pattern and it would still turn out stunning. With all that in mind I designed this shawlette, it is very simple, with an eight-row general pattern that repeats over and over. You can even turn it into a full-sized shawl by repeating the general pattern as many times as you want until you achieve the desired size. Just keep in mind that you might need a larger skein of ombre yarn to get there. So, give this one a go and let me know how it turns out for you, I am sure it will be the perfect handmade present for the upcoming holidays this winter. I wish you the happiest times knitting and preparing nice gifts for your family and friends! 

Skill level: Easy

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Midi Ombre Batik, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 10.58 oz (300 g), 557 yards (510 m), in the color 7275: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm). 
• Ring stitch markers.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 29" (74 cm), length = 58.25" (148 cm), approx.

Yardage: 552 - 557 yards (505 - 510 m), approx.

Gauge: 14 sts and 21 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms 

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
• 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:

Instructions:

Cast on 3 sts, knit 7 rows, turn work 90 degrees clockwise, pick up 1 st out of each purl row side (3 sts in total), turn work 90 degrees clockwise again, pick up 3 sts from bottom. (9 sts)

You can also watch this video tutorial to learn how to do this type of cast on:

Row 1 (wrong side): k 3, p 3, k 3. Put a ring stitch marker before and after the middle stitch, this is the center stitch.

Row 2: k 3, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, k 3. (13 sts)

Row 3: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 4: k 3, (k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1), k the center st, repeat between () once, k 3. 

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: k 3, (k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 1), k the center st, repeat between () once, k 3.

Row 7: repeat row 3.

Row 8: k 3, (yo, k 7, yo), k the center st, repeat between () once, k3.

Row 9: repeat row 3.

Row 10: k 3, (yo, p 1, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, yo), k the center st, repeat between () once, k3.

Row 11: k 3, p 1, k 1, p to 2 sts before center st, k 1, p 1, p the center st, p 1, k 1, p to last 5 sts, k 1, p 1, k 3.

Row 12: k 3, [(k 1, yo) twice, ssk, k 1, p 1, k 1, k2tog, (yo, k 1) twice], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 13 and every odd numbered row: k 3, k the k sts and p the purl and yo sts to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 14: k 3, [k 1, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, p 1, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, k 1], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 16: k 3, (yo, k 7, p 1, k 7, yo), k the center st, repeat between () once, k3.

General pattern:

Note: after center st of each general pattern row, change the 'before center st' to 'before last 3 sts'.

Row 18: k 3, [yo, *p 1, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, repeat from * to 1 st before center st, p 1, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k3.

Row 20: k 3, [k 1, *yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, k 1, k2tog, repeat from * to 2 sts before center st, (yo, k 1) twice], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 22: k 3, [k 1, *yo, k 3, yo, ssk, p 1, k2tog, repeat from * to 4 sts before center st, yo, k 3, yo, k 1], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 24: k 3, [yo, *k 7, p 1, repeat from * to 7 sts before center st, k 7, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k3.

Row 25: repeat row 13.

Repeat rows 18 -25 of the general pattern eleven times, then repeat rows 18 - 23 once.

Work last rows as follows:

Row 1: k 3, yo, k to center st, yo, k the center st, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.

Row 2: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 3: k 3, [yo, k 2, *k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, repeat from * to 7 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 4, yo], k the center st, k 1, repeat between [ ] once, k 3.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Row 5: k 3, [yo, k 4, *k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, repeat from * to 9 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 6, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3.

Row 6: repeat row 2.

Row 7: k 3, [yo, k 6, *k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, repeat from * to 11 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 8, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3.

Row 8: bind off all sts knitwise.

Weave in loose ends. Block well. Enjoy wearing it.

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.

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Crimson Krill Shawl

Hello everyone! This shawl is my latest addition in what I’m now calling ‘2021 Summer Shawl Collection’! As I recall all the shawls I made in the last season, I’ve recognized some common features that made this collection unique from the ones I made before: the type of yarn I used (medium and light worsted), mono colors, and a general pattern repetition. I now realize that sticking to these elements when designing helped me produce easy, yet beautiful pieces. Now back to this shawl. At first, I had many concerns about using this shade of red, because it kind of obscured most of the patterns I tried in my trial phase. I finally settled on this simple pattern that made me really satisfied with how the shawl turned out. I’m very proud of how it looks and how the color makes it both eye catching while it inspires a feeling of warmth in you. I hope you have a lovely time knitting it as I did. Stay safe and healthy!

Skill level: Easy

GET printable PDF for this pattern here, or from Ravelry here: 

Materials:

• Yarn: Bonbon Luks, 100% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 263 yards (240 m), in the color 98564: 3 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 6 (4 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 57" (145 cm), height = 30" (77 cm), approx.

Yardage: 760 - 765 yards (695 - 700 m), approx.

Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

Cast on 9 sts.

Row 1: k 3, p to end.

Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, k2tog, k 1, yo, k to end.

Row 3 and every odd number row: k 3, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Rows 4, 6, 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, k2tog, k 1, yo, k to end.

Row 10: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end.

Row 12: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, ssk, k to end.

Row 14: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k 1, ssk, k to end.

Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, ssk, k to end.

Row 18: sl st, k 1, yo, k 5, yo, k 1, ssk, k to end.

Row 20: repeat row 10.

Rows 22, 24, 26, 28: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 6, k2tog, k 1, yo, k to end.

Row 30: repeat row 10.

Row 31: repeat row 3.

General Pattern:

Row 32: sl st, k 1, *yo, k 1, ssk, k6, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 34: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, k 1, ssk, k6, repeat from * to last 11 sts, yo, k 1, ssk, k 8.

Row 36: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, *yo, k 1, ssk, k6, repeat from * to last 10 sts, yo, k 1, ssk, k 7.

Row 38: sl st, k 1, yo, k 5, *yo, k 1, ssk, k6, repeat from * to last 9 sts, yo, k 1, ssk, k 6.

Row 40: repeat row 10.

Row 42: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k2tog, k 1, yo, k 6, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 3.

Row 44: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k2tog, k 1, yo, k 6, k2tog, k 1, yo, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 4.

Row 46: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k2tog, k 1, yo, k 6, repeat from * to last 8 sts, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 5.

Row 48: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k2tog, k 1, yo, k 6, repeat from * to last 9 sts, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 6.

Row 50: repeat row 10.

Row 51: repeat row 3.

Repeat rows (32- 51) sixteen more times, then repeat rows (32- 50) once. Knit 3 rows. Bind off all stitches as follows:

Stretchy bind off row: k 2, slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k2tog, *k 1, slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k2tog, repeat from * to end. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here: 

Weave in loose ends. Block well and enjoy.

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.

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