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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Dragon Tongue Shawlette

 

Hello friends! today I bring you another small shawl design (see the previous one here: Carrie Shawlette), but this time I made it using chunky yarn. when me and my girls were taking photos of the finished piece, I had yet to settle on a name for it, that’s when my daughter said jokingly that it looks like a coarse dragon tongue around her neck. I thought it was hilarious and decided to stick with the name Dragon Tongue. For the pattern I went with a simple one, with the addition of a small twist, enough to make it interesting, but still easy to work out. The size can be made larger by basically repeating the general pattern more times than what I chose to go with. This small wrap will keep you warm and cozy for the rest of this cold winter, plus It’s a super easy and quick project that takes less than a hundred yards of chunky yarn to knit. So, I hope you give it a try: make this shawlette in a short time and match it with your favorite jacket and hat. Have a nice knitting day!  

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern.
• Yarn weight: #6/ super bulky.
• Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below). Size can be adjusted by repeating the general pattern as many times as you prefer. .

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Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Megafil, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 60 yards (55 m), in the color "161" (2 skeins).
• Circular knitting needles, 24" (60 cm) long, size US 15 (10 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch markers.

Measurements: width = 11.5" (29 cm), length = 30.5" (77 cm), approx.

Yardage: 80- 82 yards (73 - 75 m), approx.

Gauge: 9 sts and 15 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter pattern.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• stm: stitch marker.

Instructions:

Cast on 2 sts and k them, then work as follows:

Rows 1 and 2: k 1, yo, k to end. (4 sts)

Rows 3 and 4: (k 1, yo) twice, k to end. (8 sts)

Repeat these four rows once more (14 sts).

Put one stm before the four middle sts, and one after them, then work as follows:

Row 5: k 1, yo, k to first stm, yo, k 4 sts together through back loops, k the same 4 sts together through front loops, yo, k to end.

Row 6: k 1, yo, k to first stm, p 1, sl st 2, p 1, k to end.

Row 7: (k 1, yo) twice, k to first stm, yo, k 4 sts together through back loops, k the same 4 sts together through front loops, yo, k to end.

Row 8: (k 1, yo) twice, k to first stm, p 1, sl st 2, p 1, k to end.

Repeat rows 5-8 once more. Remove both stm. Locate the eighteen middle sts of the row then put one stm before them and one after them.

Row 9: k 1, yo, k to first stm, yo, *k 4 sts together through back loops, k the same 4 sts together through front loops, yo, k 3, repeat from * once more, k 4 sts together through back loops, k the same 4 sts together through front loops, yo, k to end.

Row 10: k 1, yo, k to first stm, *p 1, sl st 2, p 1, k 3, repeat from * once more, p 1, sl st 2, p 1, k to end.

Row 11: (k 1, yo) twice, k to first stm, yo, *k 4 sts together through back loops, k the same 4 sts together through front loops, yo, k 3, repeat from * once more, k 4 sts together through back loops, k the same 4 sts together through front loops, yo, k to end.

Row 12: (k 1, yo) twice, k to first stm, *p 1, sl st 2, p 1, k 3, repeat from * once more, p 1, sl st 2, p 1, k to end.

Repeat rows 9-12 five more times, or as many times as you like if you want to adjust the size. Remove stms. Repeat rows 1-4 once, then repeat rows 1-2 once. Bind off all sts, and 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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Carrie Shawlette

 

Hello fellow knitters! As a knitter who strongly adheres to the motto "no yarn should go to waste", I made this shawl of the leftover yarn of my Anna Crop Top project. Once again, I've kept the design simple, as I believe it is the best choice for a color changing yarn. Size-wise, you can consider this shawlette as a mix between scarf and a mini shawl, the perfect tiny piece to finish knitting in no time. The final look will depend on the color sequence of your yarn of choice, and how you choose to put it around your neck. So, if you are in a hurry and need a casual and fun neck wrap, look no further. Grab some yarn scraps and start making this shawlette today.

Overview:

• Skill level: Easy.
• Instructions style: written pattern.
• Yarn weight: #4/ medium/ worsted.
• 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 less times than mentioned in the instructions.

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Materials:

• Yarn: Daiso Mix Cake, 100% acrylic, 2.82 oz (80 g), 135.6 yards (124 m), in the color beige "41": 2 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm). 
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 9.5" (24 cm), length = 58.25" (148 cm), approx.

Yardage: 180- 182 yards (165- 167 m), approx.

Gauge: 12 sts and 24 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit two sts together.

Instructions:

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

Row 1: k 1, yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 2: k to last st, yo, k 1.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 sixty-eight times more, or as many as you prefer. 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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Stars on the Beach Shawlette

Hi everyone! I got my hands on a light, soft and multi-colored baby yarn, which inspired me to make this delicate shawlette. The design I've chosen is a four-row pattern accentuated by the color changing yarn. There is a small twist to knitting it, but fear not, because the general pattern is explained clearly in my video tutorial. You can customize the size of this shawlette however you like by adjusting the number of general pattern repeats. To keep the same sequence of colors throughout the whole shawlette, you have to match the color when you join a new yarn donut. I hope you enjoy making this piece and I appreciate any thoughts or comments you leave.

Skill level: Intermediate

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Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Baby Wool, 40% wool, 40% acrylic, 20% bamboo, 1.76 oz (50 g), 191 yards (175 m), in the color "4726" (2 skeins).
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm). 
• Stitch markers.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 19" (48 cm), length = 37" (94 cm), approx.

Yardage: 363- 365 yards (332- 334 m), approx.

Gauge: 27 sts and 35 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.
• yotp: yarn over twice when inserting the needle into the stitch to purl. 
• k5/5: slip five sts to the right-hand needle dropping extra loops, slip them back to the left- hand needle, (k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1) into all five sts together through back loops (see general pattern tutorial  video below). 

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, *yo, k 3, yo*, k the center st, repeat between ** once, k 3. (17 sts)

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: k 3, *yo, k 5, yo*, k the center st, repeat between ** once, k 3. (21 sts)

Row 7: k 3, p 1, yotp five times, p 1, p the center st, p 1, yotp five times, p 1, k 3.

Row 8: k 3, *yot, k 1, k5/5, k 1, yot*, k the center st, repeat between ** once, k 3. (29 sts)

Row 9: k 3, *(p 1, k 1) into yot, p 7, (p 1, k 1) into yot*, p the center st, repeat between ** once, k 3.  

Row 10: k 3, yo, k to center st, yo, k the center st, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k 3. (33 sts)

General pattern:

Row 11: k 3, p 1, *yotp five times, p 1*, repeat between ** to center st*, p the center st, p 1, repeat between ** to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 12: k 3, yot, k 1, *k5/5, k 1*, repeat between ** to center st, yot, k the center st, yot, k 1, repeat between ** to last 3 sts, yot, k 3.

Row 13: k 3, *(p 1, k 1) into yot, p to next yot, (p 1, k 1) into yot*, p the center st, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 14: k 3, yo, k to center st, yo, k the center st, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.

General pattern tutorial video:

Repeat the general pattern rows eighteen more times (or as many times as you like, until you reach the size you desire), then repeat rows 11-13 once. Bind off all sts using stretchy bind off 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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Forest Beehive Shawlette

Hello everyone! I made this shawlette after I received a very cute gift from my eight-year-old niece when she returned from vacation. She brought me a pack of three yarn skeins, which she carefully picked herself. I was ecstatic to be given such a thoughtful present, plus, it was my first encounter with Daiso's yarn, or any Japanese yarn, ever. The yarn is bulky and has a nice earthy color palette. Knitting a simple-patterned, asymmetrical shawl is the best way to showcase the lovely color sequence of this yarn, so once the bases of the design were set, I finished knitting the whole thing in two days. I am incredibly happy with the outcome, and I hope you will try making it, too. Please let me know what you think of it and stay tuned for more projects!

Skill level: Easy

Instructions style: written pattern +chart + video tutorial (see below).

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Materials:

• Yarn: any self-striping or gradient yarn you like (aran or bulky weight). I used Daiso Pâtissier, 100% acrylic, 2.82 oz (80 g), 142 yards (130 m), in the color VPA3 Natural wood: 3 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 9 (5.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: length = 49" (125 cm), width = 24" (61 cm), approx.

Yardage: 415- 425 yards (380- 390 m), approx.

Gauge: 19 sts and 23 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in beehive stitch pattern.

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 two slipped sts together through back loops.
• sssk: slip, slip, slip, knit the three slipped sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

Cast on 5 sts.

Row 1: k 3, p 2.

Note: when knitting even numbered rows, always slip the first st purl-wise.

Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. (6 sts)

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

Rows 4 and 6: repeat row 2. (8 sts)

Row 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, switch the next two sts with the first st in front and knit them, k 3. (9 sts)

Row 10: repeat row 2. (10 sts)

Row 12: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, switch the next two sts with the first st in front and knit them, switch the next two sts with the first st to the back and knit them, k 3. (11 sts)

Row 14: repeat row 2. (12 sts)

Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, switch the next two sts with the first st in front and knit them, switch the next two sts with the first st to the back and knit them, switch the next two sts with the first st in front and knit them, k 3.

Row 18: repeat row 2. 

General pattern:

Row 20: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *switch the next two sts with the first st in front and knit them, switch the next two sts with the first st to the back and knit them, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 22: repeat row 2. 

Row 24: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *switch the next two sts with the first st in front and knit them, switch the next two sts with the first st to the back and knit them, repeat from * to last 7 sts, switch the next two sts with the first st in front and knit them, k 3. 

Row 26: repeat row 2. 

Repeat rows (20- 27) twenty-nine more times, or you can do as many repeats as you prefer until you reach the size you like.

General pattern tutorial video:

Bind off all sts using the I-cord bind off method.

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. You can watch my tutorial video for the I-cord bind off method here:

Cut yarn. Weave in loose ends. Block well and enjoy wearing.

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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