Welcome, fellow knitting enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a creative journey into the world of yarn and needles, exploring the beauty of this new Shawl. This exquisite project not only showcases the artistry of knitting but also introduces us to the mesmerizing colors and patterns that can be achieved with Mandala yarn.
Whether you're a seasoned knitter looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to learn, this shawl is a perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. Its simple symmetrical triangle design and harmonious color transitions make it a joy to knit and a delight to wear, offering warmth and style in equal measure.
You can choose any Lion Brand Mandala and Join me as we delve into the details of this captivating pattern, unraveling the steps to create your own Shawl. From choosing the right yarn to mastering the simple pattern stitches, we'll cover everything you need to know to embark on this knitting adventure.
Get your needles ready and let's knit something beautiful together!
Overview:
- Skill level: Intermediate.
- Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
- Yarn weight: #3 /Light /DK.
- Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below).
- Size customization: you can make the size bigger by repeating the general pattern more than what is mentioned in the instructions.
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Materials:
- Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Mandala, 100% acrylic, 5.3 oz (150 g), 344 yards (315 m), in the color unicorn: 1 skein.
- Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
- Tapestry needle.
- Ring stitch markers.
Measurements: width = 26" (65 cm), length = 56" (142 cm), approx.
Yardage: 580- 590 yards (530- 540 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.
- k2tog: knit two stitches together.
- ssk: slip, slip, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.
- s2s1ktog: slip two stitches as if to knit them together, slip the third one knit-wise, knit the three stitches 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 and every odd number row: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3.
Row 4: k 3, yo, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, yo, k 3. (17 sts)
Row 6: k 3, yo, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 8: k 3, yo, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, yo, k 3
Row 10: k 3, yo, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 12: k 3, yo, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 2, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 2, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 14: k 3, yo, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 16: k 3, yo, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 2, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 2, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 18: k 3, yo, (k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk) twice, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, (k2tog, yo, k 4 , yo, ssk) twice, yo, k 3.
General pattern:
Row 20: k 3, yo, *k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 2, repeat from * to 3 sts before center st, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, **yo, ssk, k 2, k2tog, yo, k 2, repeat from ** to last 5 sts, yo, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 22: k 3, yo, *k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, repeat from * to 5 sts before center st, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, **yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k 4, repeat from ** to last 5 sts, yo, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 24: k 3, yo, *k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 2, repeat from * to 7 sts before center st, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, **k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 2, repeat from ** to last 9 sts, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 26: k 3, yo, *k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, repeat from * to 1 st before center st, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, **k2tog, yo, k 4 , yo, ssk, repeat from ** to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.
Repeat the general pattern fourteen more times, then work last rows pattern as follows:
Last rows pattern:
Row 28: k 3, yo, *k2tog, yo, k 6, repeat from * to 3 st before center st, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, **k 6 , yo, ssk, repeat from ** to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.
Row 30: k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, *yo, k 5, yo, s2s1ktog , repeat from * to 10 st before center st, yo, k 7, yo, k 1, ssk, yo, k the center st, yo, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 2, **k 5 , yo, s2s1ktog, yo, repeat from ** to last 11 sts, k 5, yo, k 1, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 32: k 3, yo, k2tog, k 3, *yo, k 4, yo, s2s1ktog , yo, k 4, yo, k 1, s2s1ktog, k 1, repeat from * to 10 st before center st, yo, k 5, yo, k 3, ssk, yo, k the center st, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, k 1, **k 4 , yo, k 1, s2s1ktog, k 1, yo, k 4, yo, s2s1ktog, repeat from ** to last 12 sts, yo, k 4, yo, k 3, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 34: k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5, *yo, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog , yo, k 3, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, k 2, repeat from * to 10 st before center st, yo, k 3, yo, k 5, ssk, yo, k the center st, yo, k2tog, k 5, yo, k 3, **yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, k 2, yo, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, repeat from ** to last 10 sts, yo, k 5, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 36: k 3, yo, k2tog, k 7, *yo, k 7, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog , k 3, yo, repeat from * to 10 st before center st, k 1, yo, k 7, ssk, yo, k the center st, yo, k2tog, k 7, yo, k 1, **yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, yo, k 7, repeat from ** to last 12 sts, yo, k 7, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 38: k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5, *k 4, yo, k 5, yo, k 4, s2s1ktog , repeat from * to 14 st before center st, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 8, ssk, yo, k the center st, yo, k2tog, k 8, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, **s2s1ktog, k 4, yo, k 5, yo, k 4, repeat from ** to last 10 sts, k 5, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 40: k 3, yo, k2tog, k 6, *k 5, yo, k 3, yo, k 5, s2s1ktog , repeat from * to 15 st before center st, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 9, ssk, yo, k the center st, yo, k2tog, k 9, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, **s2s1ktog, k 5, yo, k 3, yo, k 5, repeat from ** to last 11 sts, k 6, ssk, yo, k 3.
Row 42: k 3, yo, k2tog, k 7, *k 6, yo, k 1, yo, k 6, s2s1ktog , repeat from * to 16 st before center st, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 10, ssk, yo, k the center st, yo, k2tog, k 10, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, **s2s1ktog, k 6, yo, k 1, yo, k 6, repeat from ** to last 12 sts, k 7, ssk, yo, k 3.
Bind off all sts using stretchy method. Weave in loose ends. Block well.
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