Reef Waves Shawlette

Hi everyone! Most of the time, I buy yarn on a whim, without a prior plan for what I’m gonna do with it. The color or texture would excite me at first so I purchase it, then, when I sit down browsing online to see what I can make out of it, I get into this endless loop of trial and error, which is really tiring most of the time. And this is exactly what happened with the yarn I used for this shawlette. I impulsively bought a bag of five skeins, only to find out later how hard it is to work this kind of yarn into a pattern. But isn’t this a nice challenge that makes knitting more exciting and worthwhile? And so, after draining half of my mental powers, the five skeins became the Crimson krill shawl and this shawlette. I think they both look very pretty, are incredibly easy to make, and leave you with this soft and cozy feeling on your skin when worn during these spring days and nights. I hope you give knitting it a try and have a lovely time doing it. Stay safe and healthy!

Skill level: Easy

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Materials:

• Yarn: Bonbon Luks, 100% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 263 yards (240 m), in the color 98564: 2 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 44" (112 cm), height = 22" (56 cm), approx.

Yardage: 570- 576 yards (475- 480 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 slipped 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 5 sts.

Row 1: k 3, p 2.

Note: always slip the first st purlwise.

Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3. (6 sts)

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

Rows 4, 6, 8, 10: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. (10 sts)

Row 12: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog, k 3. (11 sts)

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

Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, k 5, yo, k2tog, k 3. (13 sts)

Row 18: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 5, k2tog, k 3. (14 sts)

Row 20: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 4, k2tog, k 3. (15 sts)

Row 22: sl st, k 1, yo, k 5, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 3. (16 sts)

Row 24: sl st, k 7, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog, k 3. (17 sts)

Row 26: sl st, k 1, yo, ssk, k 4, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, k2tog, k 3. (18 sts)

Row 28: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, ssk, k 3, yo, k 5, yo, k2tog, k 3. (19 sts)

Row 30: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 5, k2tog, k 3. (20 sts)

Row 32: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, ssk, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 4, k2tog, k 3. (21 sts)

Row 34: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, ssk, yo, k 5, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 3. (22 sts)

Row 36: sl st, k 3, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, k 5, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog, k 3. (22 sts)

Row 38: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, s2s1ktog, k 4, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, k2tog, k 3. (23 sts)

Row 40: sl st, k 1, yo, k 5, yo, s2s1ktog, k 3, yo, k 5, yo, k2tog, k 3. (24 sts)

Row 42: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 5, s2s1ktog, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 5, k2tog, k 3. (25 sts)

Row 44: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 4, s2s1ktog, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 4, k2tog, k 3. (26 sts)

Row 46: sl st, k 1, yo, k 5, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, yo, k 5, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 3. (27 sts)

Row 48: sl st, k 7, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, k 5, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog, k 3. (28 sts)

Row 50: sl st, k 1, yo, ssk, k 4, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, s2s1ktog, k 4, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, k2tog, k 3. (29 sts)

Row 52: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, ssk, k 3, yo, k 5, yo, s2s1ktog, k 3, yo, k 5, yo, k2tog, k 3 (30 sts)

Row 54: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 5, s2s1ktog, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 5, k2tog, k 3. (31 sts)

Row 56: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, ssk, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 4, s2s1ktog, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 4, k2tog, k 3. (32 sts)

Row 58: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, ssk, yo, k 5, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, yo, k 5, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 3. (33 sts)

General Pattern:

Row 60: sl st, k 3, yo, k 2, *s2s1ktog, k 5, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k2tog, k 3. 

Row 62: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, *s2s1ktog, k 4, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k2tog, k 3. 

Row 64: sl st, k 1, yo, k 5, yo, *s2s1ktog, k 3, yo, k 5, yo, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k2tog, k 3. 

Row 66: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 5, *s2s1ktog, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 5, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k2tog, k 3.

Row 68: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 4, *s2s1ktog, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 4, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k2tog, k 3.

Row 70: sl st, k 1, yo, k 5, yo, k 3, *s2s1ktog, yo, k 5, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k2tog, k 3. 

Row 72: sl st, k 7, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, *s2s1ktog, k 5, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k2tog, k 3. 

Row 74: sl st, k 1, yo, ssk, k 4, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, *s2s1ktog, k 4, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k2tog, k 3. 

Row 76: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, ssk, k 3, yo, k 5, yo, *s2s1ktog, k 3, yo, k 5, yo, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k2tog, k 3. 

Row 78: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 5, *s2s1ktog, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 5, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k2tog, k 3. 

Row 80: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, ssk, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 4, *s2s1ktog, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 4, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k2tog, k 3. 

Row 82: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, ssk, yo, k 5, yo, k 3, *s2s1ktog, yo, k 5, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k2tog, k 3. 

Repeat the general pattern ten more times, or as many as you prefer. 

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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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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Leaf Relief Shawlette

 

Greetings everyone! Shawlettes and small scarves are so cute! and sometimes, are the key element in a chic look. That’s why I design at least one every year. This shawlette features a botanical-inspired, leaf-shaped pattern that flows in vertical stripes, all contained in a triangle structure. The challenging part in making this piece is getting the hang of knitting two types of Double Stitch Decreases, for which you will be happy to know that I've made a very short video tutorial about. Yes! at last, I've started my own YouTube channel, where I will show you how to knit/crochet the more complex stitches used in my designs. I would love to hear your feedback after you watch them, and I’m open to your constructive criticism. This shawlette is my last cotton-based design for this year; I'll start working with heavier yarns that suit the cold weather in my upcoming projects. Until then, I hope you all stay well and healthy.

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Kartopu Baby One, 100% premium acrylic, 3.53 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the color K1321: 2 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 47" (120 cm), height = 27.5" (70 cm), approx.

Yardage: 542- 546 yards (495- 500 m), approx.

Gauge: 22 sts and 32 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.
• sk2p: slip 1 st knitwise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over k2tog (Left-leaning double decrease).
• sskp: slip 2 sts knitwise, knit these 2 sts through back loops, slip the knitted stitch to the left needle and pass the third st over it, slip it back to the right needle (Right-leaning double decrease). 

I highly recommend that you watch these two video before you start: 

 

 

 

 

Instructions:

Cast on 15 sts, knit 2 rows. Work as follows:

Row 1 (wrong side): k 3, p 9, k 3.

Row 2: k 3, sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, k 3.

Row 3: repeat row 1.

Row 4: cast on 3 sts and knit them, k to end, cast on 3 sts. (21 sts)

Row 5: k 6, p 9, k 6.

Row 6: k 6, sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, k 6.

Row 7: repeat row 5.

Row 8: k to end.

Row 9: repeat row 5.

Row 10: cast on 3 sts and knit them, k 6, sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, k 6, cast on 3 sts. (27 sts)

Row 11: k 9, p 9, k 9.

Row 12: k to end.

Row 13: k 3, p 9, repeat to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 14: k 3, *sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp*, p 3, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 15: repeat row 13.

Row 16: cast on 3 sts and knit them, k 12, p 3, k 12, cast on 3 sts. (33 sts)

Row 17: k 3, *k 3, p 9, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 6.

Row 18: k 6, *sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp*, p 3, repeat between ** once, k 6.

Row 19: repeat row 17.

Row 20: k 15, p 3, k 15.

Row 21: repeat row 17.

Row 22: cast on 3 sts and knit them, k 6, *sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp*, p 3, repeat between ** once, k 6, cast on 3 sts. (39 sts)

Row 23: k 9, *p 9, k 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 6.

Row 24: k 18, p 3, k 18.

General Pattern:

Row 25: k 3, p 9, repeat to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 26: k 3, *sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, p 3, repeat from * to last 12 sts, sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, k 3.

Row 27: repeat row 25.

Row 28: cast on 3 sts and knit them, k 3, *k 9, p 3, repeat from * to last 12 sts, k 12, cast on 3 sts. 

Row 29: k 3, *k 3, p 9, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 6.

Row 30: k 6, *sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, p 3, repeat from * to last 15 sts, sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, k 6.

Row 31: repeat row 29.

Row 32: k 6, *k 9, p 3, repeat from * to last 15 sts, k 15.

Row 33: repeat row 29.

Row 34: cast on 3 sts and knit them, k 6, *sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, p 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 6, cast on 3 sts. 

Row 35: k 9, *p 9, k 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 6.

Row 36: k 9, *k 9, p 3, repeat from * to last 18 sts, k 18.

Repeat the general pattern rows 14 times (or as you prefer), repeat 25-35 rows once, knit 3 rows.

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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Hyacinth Shawlette

Hi knitters! It is finally March and I love this month with all the blooming flowers it brings, and the many happy events we celebrate during it; woman's day, mother's day, and in my home country, teacher's day, tree's day and the new year. I will try to celebrate and commemorate as many events this month as possible. This ombre shawlette is dedicated to mothers; its magical design and lovely colors make it very suitable as a gift, and it can be knitted using any other type of yarn. Enjoy spring, stay safe for the time being, and I hope that everything will go back to normal soon. Happy spring month to you all!

Skill level: Easy

Materials:

• RED HEART, super saver, ombre: 10 oz/ 283 g, 482 yds/ 440 m. approx., 100% acrylic, color: anemone, 3965: 1 skein.
• Size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) circular knitting needles 40" (100 cm) long.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 19 inch (48 cm), A= 46 inch (117 cm), B= 47 inch (119 cm), approx.

Gauge: 16 sts and 28 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch.

Yardage: 470 - 475 yards (430 - 435 m) approx.

 Knitting Terms

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

Instructions:

Cast on 4 sts:
Row 1: k 2, p 2.
Row 2: sl st, k 1,yo, k 2.(5 sts)
Row 3: k 3, bring yarn to front, sl st, p 1.(5 sts)

Row 4: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3.(6 sts)
Row 5: k 4, bring yarn to front, sl st, p 1.(6 sts)
Row 6: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog.(6 sts)
Row 7: k 4, bring yarn to front, sl st, p 1.(6 sts)
Row 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4.(7 sts)
Row 9: k 5, bring yarn to front, sl st, p 1.(7 sts)
Row 10: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog.(7 sts)

 

General Increasing Pattern

Row 1: k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, sl st, p 1.

Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end.
Row 3: repeat row 1.
Row 4: sl st, k 1, yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Repeat the general increasing pattern until 68 sts are in the needle and ending row 4. knit 3 rows.

 

General Decreasing Pattern

Row 1: ssk, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, sl st, p 1. 

Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Row 3: k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, sl st, p 1.
Row 4: sl st, k 1, yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Repeat the general decreasing pattern until 4 sts remain and ending row 1, cast them off. weave in loose ends 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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