Powder Stripes Shawl

Hello guys! I’m glad to be back and working after I inevitably got infected with Omicron a couple of weeks ago and had my fair share of all its symptoms. I feel much better now and hope to regain my full strength soon! And that’s why, due to my health state, this shawl took a relatively long time to finish, though it’s here at last! I think my saving grace was that it was an easy knit, the yarn colors are also very easy on the (tired) eyes and didn’t give me a hard time during my illness. As it is a quick work, it could be a great gift for the coming spring weeks with all its lovely occasions. The pattern is simple and consists of 20 rows that are worked using each yarn color alternately. I hope you enjoy making this beautiful shawl, and I wish you all a very healthy spring!

Skill level: Easy

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Materials:

• Yarn:
  • Yarn A: NAKO Elit Baby Mini Batik, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the color Variegated (32463): 2 skeins.
  • Yarn B: Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.35 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color Powder (390): 2 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm). 
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 55" (140 cm), height = 35.5" (90 cm), approx.

Yardage:

• Yarn A: 558- 563 yards (510- 515 m), approx.
• Yarn B: 460- 465 yards (420- 425 m), approx.

Gauge: 18 sts and 26 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.

Instructions:

With Yarn A 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 numbered row: k 3, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Row 4: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. (7 sts)

Row 6: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 3. (8 sts)

Row 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 4. (9 sts)

Row 10: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 3. (10 sts)

Row 12: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4. (11 sts)

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

Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 4. (13 sts)

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

Row 19: repeat row 3, bind on Yarn B and work next row as follows:

Note: starting from the next right side row, always knit the first (k 1) using both yarns.

Row 20: repeat row 4. (15 sts)

Row 22: sl st, k 1, yo, k 8, k2tog, yo, k 3. (16 sts)

Row 24: sl st, k 1, yo, k 8, k2tog, yo, k 4. (17 sts)

Row 26: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 6, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 3. (18 sts)

Row 28: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 6, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4. (19 sts)

Row 30: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 3. (20 sts)

Row 32: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 4. (21 sts)

Row 34: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 2, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 3. (22 sts)

Row 36: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 2, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 4. (23 sts)

Row 38: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) repeat to last 3 sts, k 3. (24 sts)

Row 39: repeat row 3, change to other yarn. 

General pattern:

Note: switch to the other yarn each time you repeat the general pattern.

Row 40: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. 

Row 42: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 8, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 44: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k 7, k2tog, yo, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 46: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, *k 6, (k2tog, yo) twice, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 48: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 1, *k 5, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 50: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice,*k 4, (k2tog, yo) three times, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 52: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 1, *k 3, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.  

Row 54: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, *k 2, (k2tog, yo) four times, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.  

Row 56: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 1, *k 1, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 58: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) repeat to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 59: k 3, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1, change to the other yarn.

Repeat the general pattern sixteen more times. With Yarn B, work the last rows as follows:

Row 1: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. 

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

Repeat these two rows once more, then bind off all sts loosely. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends. Block If you like 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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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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Crimson Krill Shawl

Hello everyone! This shawl is my latest addition in what I’m now calling ‘2021 Summer Shawl Collection’! As I recall all the shawls I made in the last season, I’ve recognized some common features that made this collection unique from the ones I made before: the type of yarn I used (medium and light worsted), mono colors, and a general pattern repetition. I now realize that sticking to these elements when designing helped me produce easy, yet beautiful pieces. Now back to this shawl. At first, I had many concerns about using this shade of red, because it kind of obscured most of the patterns I tried in my trial phase. I finally settled on this simple pattern that made me really satisfied with how the shawl turned out. I’m very proud of how it looks and how the color makes it both eye catching while it inspires a feeling of warmth in you. I hope you have a lovely time knitting it as I did. Stay safe and healthy!

Skill level: Easy

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

Materials:

• Yarn: Bonbon Luks, 100% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 263 yards (240 m), in the color 98564: 3 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 6 (4 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 57" (145 cm), height = 30" (77 cm), approx.

Yardage: 760 - 765 yards (695 - 700 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 2 sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

Cast on 9 sts.

Row 1: k 3, p to end.

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

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

Rows 4, 6, 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, k2tog, k 1, yo, k to end.

Row 10: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end.

Row 12: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, ssk, k to end.

Row 14: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k 1, ssk, k to end.

Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, ssk, k to end.

Row 18: sl st, k 1, yo, k 5, yo, k 1, ssk, k to end.

Row 20: repeat row 10.

Rows 22, 24, 26, 28: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 6, k2tog, k 1, yo, k to end.

Row 30: repeat row 10.

Row 31: repeat row 3.

General Pattern:

Row 32: sl st, k 1, *yo, k 1, ssk, k6, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 34: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, k 1, ssk, k6, repeat from * to last 11 sts, yo, k 1, ssk, k 8.

Row 36: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, *yo, k 1, ssk, k6, repeat from * to last 10 sts, yo, k 1, ssk, k 7.

Row 38: sl st, k 1, yo, k 5, *yo, k 1, ssk, k6, repeat from * to last 9 sts, yo, k 1, ssk, k 6.

Row 40: repeat row 10.

Row 42: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k2tog, k 1, yo, k 6, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 3.

Row 44: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k2tog, k 1, yo, k 6, k2tog, k 1, yo, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 4.

Row 46: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k2tog, k 1, yo, k 6, repeat from * to last 8 sts, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 5.

Row 48: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k2tog, k 1, yo, k 6, repeat from * to last 9 sts, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 6.

Row 50: repeat row 10.

Row 51: repeat row 3.

Repeat rows (32- 51) sixteen more times, then repeat rows (32- 50) once. Knit 3 rows. Bind off all stitches as follows:

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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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.

Follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects. Tag me if you get to make this piece, I would love to see your creations!

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Cozy Blankety Shawl

Greetings my fellow knitters! I had just gotten my hand on Lion Brand's huge "Pound of Love" skein, and I was still pondering what I would make of it. At a first glance , it gave me a very blanket-y feeling. Despite that, I still wanted to make a shawl out of it. So, I tried mixing between a blanket and a shawl look -which was new for me- and I gotta say, I'm very happy with how it turned out. Stay safe and healthy, and have fun knitting!

Skill level: Intermediate

This project was my contribution to AllFreeKnitting's 10th year anniversary celebration. Check out all the other projects on their website here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns, Pound Of Love, 100% premium acrylic, 16 oz. (454 g), 1020 yards (932 m), in the color Creamsicle (133): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 9 (5.5 mm). 
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 36" (92 cm), length = 69" (175 cm), approx.

Yardage: 995-1050 yards (910- 920 m), approx.

Gauge: 18 sts and 21 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.
• ktbl: knit through back loop.
• ptbl: purl through back loop.
• 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 5 sts, k one row.

Row 1: sl st, k 1, yo, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (6 sts)

Row 2: k 1, ptbl, k 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Row 3: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (7 sts)

Row 4 and every even number row: repeat row 2.

Row 5: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (8 sts)

Row 7: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (9 sts)

Row 9: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (10 sts)

Row 11: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (11 sts)

Row 13: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, (yo, ssk) twice, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (12 sts)

Row 15: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (13 sts)

Row 17: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, s2s1ktog, yo,   k 1, yo, ssk,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (14 sts)

Row 19: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 2, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (15 sts)

Row 21: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, yo, s2s1ktog, yo,  k2tog, yo,  k 1,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (16 sts)

Row 23: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 2,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (17 sts)

Row 25: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo,   k 1, repeat from * to last 5 sts, yo, ssk,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (18 sts)

Row 27: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (19 sts)

Row 29: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, yo, s2s1ktog, yo,  k2tog, yo,  k 1, (yo, ssk) twice,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (20 sts)

Row 31: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 1,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (21 sts)

Row 33: repeat row 25. (22 sts)

General Pattern:

Row 35: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 2, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 1, p 1, ktbl, k 1.

Row 37: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *yo, ssk, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k2tog, yo,  k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts,  p 1, ktbl, k 1.

Row 39:  sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, *k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 2, repeat from * to last 3 sts, p 1, ktbl, k 1.

Row 41: repeat row 25. 

Row 43: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, yo, ssk, k 1,  p 1, ktbl, k 1.

Row 45: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *yo, ssk, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k2tog, yo,  k 1, repeat from * to last 7 sts, (yo, ssk) twice,  p 1, ktbl, k 1.

Row 47: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, *yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, yo, ssk, k 1,  p 1, ktbl, k 1.

 

Row 49: repeat row 25. 

Row 50: repeat row 2.

Repeat Rows (35-50) twenty one times (or as many as you like), repeat Rows (35-40) once more.

Last rows: 

Row 1:  sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, *k 2, yo, s2s1ktog, yo,   k 3, repeat from * to last 3 sts,  p 1, ktbl, k 1.

Row 2: k 1, ptbl, k 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

I-cord bind off row: 

1. k 2, ssk.
2. slip the 3 knitted sts back to left needle, repeat step 1.

Repeat step 2 until 3 sts are left, knit them together. 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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