Aurora Lace Shawl

 

Hello my fellow knitters! This elegant shawl combines airy lace details with gentle texture to create a lightweight accessory that is both beautiful and enjoyable to knit. The delicate openwork motifs flow gracefully across the fabric, while the soft gradient shades of lavender and violet add a dreamy, romantic touch. Designed to be relaxing yet engaging, this project is perfect for knitters who enjoy rhythmic stitches with eye-catching results. Whether worn on cool evenings or layered as a stylish accent, this shawl offers warmth, softness, and timeless charm.

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, yarn over, knit two stitches together, knit two stitches together through back loops, and purl two stitches together.

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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), 2 cakes.
• Knitting needles, size US 8 (5 mm), straight or circular.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 69" (175 cm), length = 35.5" (90 cm), approx.

Yardage: 1170 - 1180 yards (1070 - 1080 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.
• yot: yarn over twice.
• k2tog: knit two stitches together.
• ssk: knit two stitches together through back loops.
• p2tog: purl two stitches together.
• sm: 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:

Row 1 (backward): k 3, p 3, k 3.

Row 2: k 3, yo, p 1, yo, insert stm, k 1 (center st), insert second st marker, yo, p 1, yo, k 3.

Row 3: k to center st, p 1 (center st), k to end.

Row 4: k 3, yo, p 3, yo, k 1 (center st), yo, p 3, yo, k 3.

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: k 3, yo, p to center st, yo, k 1 (center st), yo, p to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.

Row 7: repeat row 3.

Row 8: k 3, yo, k to center st, yo, k 1 (center st), yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.

Row 9: k 3, *p 3, p2tog, yo, p 4*, p 1 (center st), repeat between **, k 3.

Row 10: k 3, *yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 2, yo*, k 1 (center st), repeat between **, k 3.

General pattern:

Row 11: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 12: k 3, yo, p to center st, yo, k 1 (center st), yo, p to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.

Row 13: k to center st, p 1 (center st), k to end.

Row 14: k 3, yo, k to center st, yo, k 1 (center st), yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.

Row 15: k 3, p 1, *p2tog, yo, p 3* , repeat between ** to 4 sts before center t, p2tog, yo, p 2, p 1 (center st), p 1, repeat between ** to last 7 sts, p2tog, yo, p 2, k 3.

Row 16: k 3, yo, *ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog*, repeat between ** to center st, yo, k 1 (center st), yo, repeat between ** to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.

Row 17: repeat row 11.

Row 18: repeat row 12.

Row 19: repeat row 13.

Row 20: repeat row 14.

Row 21: k 3, p 4, *p2tog, yo, p 3*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, p 1, p 1 (center st), p 4, repeat between ** to last 5 sts, p 2, k 3.

Row 22: k 3, yo, k 3, *ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog*, repeat between ** to 3 sts before center st, k 3, yo, k 1 (center st), yo, k 3, repeat between ** to last 6 sts, k 3, yo, k 3.

Row 23: repeat row 11.

Row 24: k 3, yot, p to center st, yot, k 1 (center st), yot, p to last 3 sts, yot, k 3.

Row 25: k 3, (k 1, p 1) into yot, k to 1 st before center st, (k 1, p 1) into yot, p 1 (center st), (k 1, p 1) into yot, k to last 4 sts, (k 1, p 1) into yot, k 3.

Row 26: repeat row 14.

Row 27: k 3, p 3, *p2tog, yo, p 3*, repeat between ** to 1 st before center st, p 1, p 1 (center st), p 3, repeat between ** to last 4 sts, p 1, k 3.

Row 28: k 3, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k 1 (center st), yo, k 2, repeat between ** to last 5 sts, k 2, yo, k 3.

Repeat the general pattern nine more times, repeat rows (11-25) once. 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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Lavender Mocha Shawl

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.

Get the ad-free, printable PDF of this pattern from my store:

• Ravelry
• Etsy

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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.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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