Cotton Candy Skies Shawlette

 

 

Wrap yourself in a wash of color with this elegant and eye-catching knitted shawlette. Featuring softly graduated stripes that flow from vibrant turquoise through creamy white and blush pink to rich lavender, this design is both modern and timeless. The simple two rows pattern of ribbed texture creates wonderful drape, stretch, and warmth, making it a relaxing project to knit and a versatile accessory to wear. Whether styled casually over your shoulders or wrapped snugly around your neck, this shawlette is made using just one cake of Lion Brand Mandala yarn, that adds a beautiful splash of color to any outfit and is perfect for knitters who enjoy soothing simple pattern and stunning results.

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern and chart.
• Yarn weight: Light 3.
• Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below).
• Size customization: you can adjust the size to be shorter or longer by changing the number of pattern repetitions.
• Techniques needed: knit, purl, slip stitch knit-wise and purL-wise.

 

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Lion brand Mandala, 100% acrylic, 5.3 oz (150 g), 590 yards (540 m), in the color Liger (232F), 1 cake.
• Knitting needles, size US 8 (5 mm), straight or circular.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 24.5" (62 cm), length = 48" (122 cm), approx.

Yardage: 575 - 580 yards (530 - 535 m), approx.

Gauge: 18 stitches and 26 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.

Knitting terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• (sl st)k: slip stitch knit-wise.
• (sl st)p: slip stitch purl-wise.
• k2togtbl: knit two stitches together through back loops.

Instructions:

Cast on 6 sts, then work as follows:

Row 1: k 3, p 3.

Row 2: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 4.

Row 3: k 3, p 2, sl st, p 1.

Row 4: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), k 3.

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

Row 6: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 1, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), k 3.

Row 7: k 3, (sl st)p, p 3, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 8: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), k 3.

Row 9: k 3, (sl st)p, p 1, k 2, p 1, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 10: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 1, p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), k 3.

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

Row 12: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 1, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), k 3.

Row 13: k 3, (sl st)p, p 1, k 2, (sl st)p, p 2, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 14: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 1, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), k 3.

Row 15: k 3, (sl st)p, p 1, k 2, (sl st)p, p 3, (sl st)p, p 1.

General pattern:

Row 16: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, *p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 17: k 3, *(sl st)p, p 1, k 2, repeat from * to last 3 sts, p 1, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 18: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 1, *p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 19: k 3, *(sl st)p, p 1, k 2, repeat from * to last 4 sts, p 2, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 20: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), *p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 21: k 3, *(sl st)p, p 1, k 2, repeat from * to last 5 sts, (sl st)p, p 2, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 22: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 1, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), *p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 23: k 3, *(sl st)p, p 1, k 2, repeat from * to last 6 sts, (sl st)p, p 3, (sl st)p, p 1.

Repeat the general pattern to end of the yarn. Keep enough yarn for the bind off row.

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.

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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Aqua Drift Shawlette

Wrap your neck in elegance with this aqua drift, a delicate yet modern shawlette that blends soft texture with a charming lace motif. Designed to be light and airy, this triangular small wrap is perfect for spring or cool summer evenings. The pattern features garter stitch edging and a beautifully repeating lattice lace section that adds visual interest without overwhelming the knitter. Suitable for adventurous beginners or intermediate knitters, this project is as enjoyable to make as it is to wear. Choose your favorite sport or fingering weight yarn and create a timeless accessory that drapes gracefully over the shoulder.

Overview:

• Skill level: Easy.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• Yarn weight: #3/DK.
• Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below).
• Size customization: you can adjust the size to be bigger or smaller by repeating the general pattern more or fewer times than indicated in the instructions.

 

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Tunc, Star Maxi, 100% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 328 yards (300 m), in the color "3044", 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm), size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Measurements: width = 12" (30 cm), length = 47" (120 cm), approx.

Yardage: 190 - 195 yards (180 - 175 m), approx.

Gauge: 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette pattern and US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.

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.
• rsm: ring stitch marker.

Instructions:

Cast on 4 sts and k one row, then work as follows:

Basic Row: k 1 and p 1 into first st, yo, k to end. 

Repeat the basic row until the number of sts is 36.

Lace pattern:

Row 1: k 1 and p 1 into first st, yo, k 14 sts, insert a rsm (k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk), insert a rsm, k to end.

Row 2 and every even-numbered row: k 1 and p 1 into first st, yo, k to first rsm, p to second rsm, k to end.

Note: always remove the rsm to before and after the lace pattern one or two sts as mentioned.

Row 3: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 1 st before first rsm, (k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk), k to end.

Row 5: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 1 st before first rsm, (k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk), k to end.

Row 7: k 1and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 3 sts before first rsm, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 5, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k to end.

Row 9: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 1 st before first rsm, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk,, k to end.

Row 11: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 1 st before first rsm, *k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k to end.

General pattern:

Row 13: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 3 sts before first rsm, *k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 5, repeat from * to two sts before rsm, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k to end.

Row 15: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 1 st before first rsm, *k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 3, repeat from * to six sts before rsm, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk,, k to end.

Row 17: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to 1 st before first rsm, *k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, repeat from * to eight sts before rsm, k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k to end.

Repeat the general pattern six more times, then work as follows:

Last rows of the lace pattern:

Row 19: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to first rsm, *k 1, yo, ssk, k 5, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to nine sts before rsm, yo, ssk, k 5, k2tog, yo, k to end.

Row 20: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k rsm, *p 9, k 1, repeat from * to nine sts before second rsm, p 9, k to end.

Row 21: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to one st after rsm, *yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k 3, repeat from * to seven sts before rsm, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k to end.

Row 22: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k rsm, *p 7, k 3, repeat from * to seven sts before rsm, p 7, k to end.

Row 23: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k to one st after rsm, *yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, repeat from * to five sts before rsm, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k to end.

Row 24: k 1 and p 1 into the first st, yo, k rsm, *p 5, k 5, repeat from * to five sts before rsm, p 5, k to end.

Repeat basic row six times, then bind off all sts. Weave in loose ends.

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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Grapes Sherbet Shawlette

Hello my fellow knitters! My favorite shawls to knit are still symmetrical shawls, and it's quite obvious if you look at my ever-growing collection of them. Big, small, lacy, or made with bulky yarn, there's just something about knitting regular geometrical shapes that is so calming to the eyes and mind. This multicolored, lace-edged design is a simple and quick piece to make through and through. One technique that might be new to some is knitting five stitches together, which I am sure you'll master once you read the method and try it. It is mainly used in the edge of the shawlette where the pattern is composed of many yarn overs with five stitches knit together between each eyelet group, which results in a very beautiful wavy edges. As for the main body, it is just garter pattern for the most part, with increasing stitches done by twisting the yarn-overs in order not to create eyelets. If you don't want to bother with that, there is an easier alternative which is just making an ordinary stitch increase. I chose a woolly yarn that was left from a form my Tiny Waves Shawl, but you can pick up any other yarn that matches the gauge. I wish you a lovely time making this shawlette, that you can put on your shoulder and around your neck when out on cool nights.

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• Yarn weight: #4/ medium/ worsted.
• Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below).
• Size customization: you can make the size bigger by repeating the garter pattern more times than mentioned in the instructions, and get an increase of eight (or a multiple of eight) stitches on each side of the center stitch of the shawlette.

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Materials:

• Yarn: Daiso Air Blend, 46% acrylic, 37% polyester, 10% nylon, 7% wool, 1.05 oz (30 g), 109.36 yards (100 m), in the color Grapes "AR5": 3 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm). 
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch markers.

Measurements: width = 22" (56 cm), length = 46.5" (118 cm), approx.

Yardage: 312- 317 yards (285- 290 m), approx.

Gauge: 15 sts and 26 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch.

 

Knitting Terms: 

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• m1L: make one stitch increase left-wise.
• m1R: make one stitch increase right-wise.
• k5togtbl: knit five stitches together through back loops. Or, slip stitch knit-wise four times, knit one stitch, then pass the four stitches over the knitted one.
• rsm: ring stitch marker.

 

 

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:

 

Knit one row. Put one rsm before and one after the middle st. This is the center st. Work garter pattern as follows:

Row 1 (right side): k 3, m1L, k to center st, m1R, k 1 (center st), m1R, k to last 3 sts, m1L, k 3. 

Row 2: k all sts. 

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have 92 sts on each side of the center st and ending with row 1. 

Work the last rows pattern as follows: 

Last rows pattern:

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

Row 4: k 3, m1L, *(k 1, yo) twice, k5togtbl, yo, k 1, yo*, repeat between ** to one st before center st, k 1, m1R, k 1 (center st), m1L, repeat between ** to last four sts, k 1, m1R, k 3.

Row 5: repeat row three.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 twice, row 1 once, row 3 once, then work as follows:

Row 6: k 3, m1L, k 4, *(k 1, yo) twice, k5togtbl, yo, k 1, yo*, repeat between ** to five sts before center st, k 5, m1R, k 1 (center st), m1L, k 4, repeat between ** to last eight sts, k 5, m1R, k 3.

Repeat row 5 once, rows 1 and 2 twice, row 1 once, rows 3 to 5 once, then cast off all sts in a stretchy method. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here: 

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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