There's something truly magical about watching a shawl come to life stitch by stitch, especially when it's as rich in texture and color as this one. Inspired by the gentle transition of seasons, this hand-knitted shawl features a soothing gradient of earthy browns blending into soft cream and vibrant purples. The intricate lacework and color transitions give it a timeless elegance, perfect for adding a cozy, artistic touch to any outfit. Whether draped over the shoulders for a cool evening or styled as a statement piece, this shawl is both a labor of love and a celebration of craftsmanship.
Overview:
- Skill level: Intermediate.
- Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
- Yarn weight: #2/fine/lace.
- Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below).
- Size customization: you can adjust the size to be larger or smaller by repeating the general pattern more or less times than mentioned in the instructions.
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Materials:
- Suggested yarn: Nako, Angora Luks color, 5% mohair, 15% wool, 80% acrylic, 5.3 oz (150 g), 885 yards (810 m), in the color "81921", 1 cake.
- Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
- Tapestry needle.
- Ring stitch markers.
Measurements: width = 35" (89 cm), length = 70" (178 cm), approx.
Yardage: 880- 885 yards (805- 810 m), approx.
Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and size US 8 (5 mm) knitting 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.
- k2p1tog: slip st, k2tog and pass the sl st over them (double decrease).
- 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, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, yo, k 3.
Row 6: k 3, yo, k 5, yo, k the center st, yo, k 5, yo, k 3.
Row 8: k 3, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k 3
Row 10: (k 3, yo) twice, k2p1tog, yo, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, yo, k2p1tog, (yo, k 3) twice.
Row 12: k 3, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 5, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 5, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k 3.
Row 14: k 3, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, k 3.
Row 16: k 3, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, k the center st, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, k 3.
Row 18: k 3, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k 3.
Row 20: (k 3, yo) twice, k2p1tog, yo, k 7, yo, k2p1tog, yo, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, yo, k2p1tog, yo, k 7, yo, k2p1tog, (yo, k 3) twice.
General pattern:
Row 22: k 3, yo, *k 1, yo, ssk, k 5, k2tog, yo*, repeat between ** to one st before center st, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, repeat between ** to last four sts, k 1, yo, k 3.
Row 24: k 3, yo, *k 3, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo* repeat between ** to three sts before center st, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, repeat between ** to last six sts, k 3, yo, k 3.
Row 26: k 3, yo, *k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo* repeat between ** to five sts before center st, k 5, yo, k the center st, yo, repeat between ** to last eight sts k 5, yo, k 3.
Row 28: k 3, yo, k 1, *yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5*, repeat between ** to six sts before center st, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, repeat between *8 to last nine sts, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k 3.
Row 30: k 3, yo, k 3, *yo, k2p1tog, yo, k 7*, repeat between ** to six sts before center st, yo, k2p1tog, yo, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, repeat between ** to last nine sts, yo, k2p1tog, (yo, k 3) twice.
Repeat the general pattern seventeen more times, then work the last rows pattern as follows:
Last rows pattern:
Row 32: k 3, yo, ssk, *k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog*, repeat between ** to 9 sts before center st, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, yo, k the center st, yo, ssk, repeat between ** to last twelve sts, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, yo, k 3.
Row 34: k 3, yo, k 1, ssk, *k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog*, repeat between ** to 9 sts before center st, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, ssk, repeat between ** to last twelve sts, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 3.
Row 36: k 3, yo, k 2, ssk, *k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog*, repeat between ** to 9 sts before center st, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 2, yo, k the center st, yo, k 2, ssk, repeat between ** to last twelve sts, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 2, yo, k 3.
Row 38: k 3, yo, k 3, ssk, *k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog*, repeat between ** to 9 sts before center st, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, ssk, repeat between ** to last twelve sts, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 3, yo, k 3.
Finish row 38 then bind off all sts using stretchy method. Weave in loose ends. Block or steam well.
Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.
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