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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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

Get printable PDF for this pattern:  or

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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Merlin Sage Shawl

Happy New Year everyone! This is my first shawl in 2022, so I'm starting with one of my favorite designs to make, an asymmetrical shawl. This one features a pattern with diamonds and big eyelets. As I say every time, once you start working the pattern, you'll find out how easy it is, and knitting it will go smoothly. A bonus feature for this shawl is that you can repeat the general pattern as many times as you want until you get the size you desire. I also included a video tutorial for the I-cord bind off method, which many of you have asked me about before. With so many ideas and new designs on my mind, I promise you numerous new knitting and crochet projects, with easy instructions and awesome designs. So, stay tuned for all my upcoming posts and have fun knitting!

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here, or from Ravelry here:

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.53 oz (100 g), 263 yards (240 m), in the color olive 138: 3 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 53" (135 cm), height = 31" (79 cm), approx.

Yardage: 780- 790 yards (710- 720 m), approx.

Gauge: 20 sts and 24 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.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

Note: in all odd numbered rows, (k 1, p 1) into each yot.

Cast on 5 sts.

Row 1: k 3, p 2.

Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3. 6 sts

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

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

Rows 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, k 1. 9 sts

Row 10: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k to end. 11 sts

Row 12: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog, yo, k to end. 12 sts

Row 14: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, k2tog, yo, k to end. 13 sts

Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k to end. 14 sts

Row 18: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k 6, yo, ssk, k to end. 16 sts

Row 20: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k to end. 17 sts

Row 22: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k to end. 18 sts

Row 24: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, repeat from * to last st, k 1. 19 sts

Row 26: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k 6, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k to end. 21 sts

Row 28: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k 2, k2tog, yo, k to end. 22 sts

Row 30: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 4, k2tog, yo, k to end. 23 sts

Row 32: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3. 24 sts

Row 34: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k 6, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k 6, yo, ssk, k 3. 26 sts

General pattern:

Row 36: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 2, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k to end. 

Row 38: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 4, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k to end.

Row 40: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, repeat from * to last st, k 1. 

Row 42: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, *k 6, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k to end.

Row 44: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 2, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, repeat from * to last 9 sts, k 2, k2tog, yo, k to end. 

Row 46: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 4, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, repeat from * to last 10 sts, k 4, k2tog, yo, k to end. 

Row 48: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3.  

Row 50: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, *k 6, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 11 sts. k 6, yo, ssk, k 3. 

Repeat the general pattern sixteen more times, then work rows 36- 47 once.

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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Candle Flame Shawl

Hello my fellow knitters! It's been a while since I've designed a shawl, and I'm happy to do so since it my comfort zone, and I never lack ideas for creating new ones. This shawl is asymmetrical, but very easy to knit. Once you cast on the first five stitches, the rest is an easy sail. After you reach the general pattern, you'll just have to repeat it until you reach the size you prefer. A couple of things you need to pay extra attention to are the one stitch increase (m1) -which I've made the placement of clear in my tutorial photos- and the knitting seven stitches out of one stitch, for which I used knitting needles one size larger than the recommended for this weight of yarn, to make it easier to get the seven stitches out of one. Wish you all a happy time while knitting, and I hope you enjoy making this shawl.

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here, or from Ravelry here:

Materials:

• Yarn: Kartopu, Baby One, 100% premium acrylic, 3.53 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the color K1321: 3 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 33" (84 cm), length = 56" (142 cm), approx.

Yardage: 810- 815 yards (740- 745 m), approx.

Gauge: 22 sts and 18 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• m1: make 1 stitch increase.
• 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:

Note: always work the slip stitch purl-wise.

Cast on 5 sts, work as follows:

Row 1: p 2, k 3.

Row 2: sl st, p 2, k 2.

Row 3: sl st, p 1, k 3.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Row 5: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 1.

Row 6 and every even number row: sl st, p to last 2 sts, k 2.

Rows 7, 9 and 11: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k to end.

Row 13: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog.

Row 15: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 1, ssk, yo, (k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1) into st, yo, k2tog.

Row 17: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 2, ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog.

Row 19: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 3, ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog.

Row 21: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 4, ssk, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k2tog.

Row 23: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k2tog.

Row 25: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 1, ssk, yo, (k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1) into st, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k2tog.

Row 27: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 2, ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog.

Row 29: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 3, ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog.

Row 31: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 4, ssk, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog.

Row 33: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog.

Row 35: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 1, ssk, yo, (k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1) into st, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, (k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1) into st, yo, k2tog.

Row 37: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 2, ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog.

Row 39: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 3, ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog.

Row 41: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 4, ssk, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k2tog.

General Pattern:

Row 43: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, *ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, repeat from * to end.

Row 45: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 1, *ssk, yo, (k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1) into st, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k2tog, repeat from * to end.

Row 47: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, repeat from * to end.

Row 49: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 3, *ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, repeat from * to end.

Row 51: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 4, *ssk, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, repeat from * to end.

Row 53: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, *ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, repeat from * to last 5 sts, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog.

Row 55: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 1, *ssk, yo, (k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1) into st, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k2tog, repeat from * to last 5 sts, ssk, yo, (k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1) into st, yo, k2tog.

Row 57: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, repeat from * to last 11 sts, ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog.

Row 59: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 3, *ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, repeat from * to last 11 sts, ssk, yo, k 7, yo, k2tog.

Row 61: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 4, *ssk, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, repeat from * to last 11 sts, ssk, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k2tog.

Row 62: repeat row 6.

Repeat rows 43-62 twelve times, then repeat rows 43-54 once. Work the next two rows as follows:

Row 1: sl st, p 1, k 2, m1, k 1, *ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k2tog, repeat from * to last 5 sts, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog.

Row 2: repeat row 6.

I-cord bind off row:

1. sl st, p 1, k 1, ssk, turn.
2. k 2, p 2, turn.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to last st of main row and ending with step 1, turn and bind off the last four sts of the cord. 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.

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