TGIF! I don’t know about you, but I sure am ready for the weekend. Sometimes all it takes to recharge after a long week is to get outside for a breath of fresh air, but I like to make sure I bundle up when I do! This knitting pattern from Yarnspirations is the perfect accessory for heading outside this fall. It’s an adorable knit shawl that can also be worn as a scarf for added versatility! Whether you’re heading for a walk in the park or just hanging out in your backyard, make sure you’re looking cute AND cozy with this free pattern!
Free Pattern Friday: Knit Shawl Pattern from Yarnspirations
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 17″ [43 cm] deep x 67″ [170.5 cm] wide.
GAUGE
11 sts and 20 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in garter st.
MATERIALS
Patons® MistyTM (3.5 oz/100 g; 143 yds/131 m)
Contrast A: Mauve Haze (94003) 1 ball
Contrast B: Granite Dust (94004) 1 ball
Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) circular knitting needle 36″ [90 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge.
Stitch marker.
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx= Approximately
K= Knit
Kfb= Increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch
PM= Place marker
Rem =Remaining
Rep= Repeat
RS= Right side
Sl1= Slip next stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS= Wrong side
INSTRUCTIONS
With A, cast on 3 sts.
1st row: (WS). Kfb. K1. Kfb. 5 sts.
2nd row: Kfb. Knit to last st. Kfb.
Rep last row until there are 13 sts. Do not break A. Join B.
Next row: (RS). With B, as 2nd row. 15 sts.
Next row: Kfb. Knit to last 3 sts.
Turn.
Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: Sl1. PM on last worked st. Knit to last st. Kfb.
Next row: Kfb. Knit to 3 sts before marked st.
Turn.
Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Rep last 2 rows 8 times more
Next row: Sl1. Knit to last st. Kfb.
Next row: Kfb. Knit across all sts to last st. Kfb. 37 sts. Break B.
Next row: With A, Kfb. Knit to last 5 sts.
Turn.
Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Next row: Sl1. PM on last worked st. Knit to last st. Kfb.
Next row: Kfb. Knit to 4 sts before marked st.
Turn.
Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Rep last 2 rows 8 times more.
Next row: Sl1. Knit to last st. Kfb.
Do not break A. Join B. 57 sts.
Next row: (RS). With B, Kfb. Knit across all sts to last st. Kfb. 59 sts.
Next row: Kfb. Knit to last 7 sts.
Turn.
Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Next row: Sl1. PM on last worked st. Knit to last st. Kfb.
Next row: Kfb. Knit to 6 sts before marked st.
Turn.
Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Rep last 2 rows 8 times more.
Next row: Sl1. Knit to last st. Kfb.
Next row: Kfb. Knit across all sts to last st. Kfb. 81 sts. Break B.
Next row: With A, Kfb. Knit to last 5 sts.
Turn.
Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Next row: Sl1. PM on last worked st. Knit to last st. Kfb.
Next row: Kfb. Knit to 4 sts before marked st.
Turn.
Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Rep last 2 rows 10 times more.
Next row: Sl1. Knit to last st. Kfb. 105 sts.
Do not break A. Join B.
Next row:(RS). With B, Kfb. Knit across all sts to last st. Kfb. 107 sts.
Next row: Kfb. Knit to last 7 sts.
Turn.
Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Next row: Sl1. PM on last worked st. Knit to last st. Kfb.
Next row: Kfb. Knit to 6 sts before marked st.
Turn.
Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Rep last 2 rows 10 times more
Next row:Sl1. Knit to last st. Kfb.
Next row: Kfb. Knit across all sts to last st. Kfb. 133 sts. Break B.
Next row: With A, Kfb. Knit to last 10 sts.
Turn.
Leave rem sts on a spare needle
Next row: Sl1. PM on last worked st. Knit to last st. Kfb.
Next row: Kfb. Knit to 9 sts before marked st.
Turn.
Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Rep last 2 rows 10 times more.
Next row: Sl1. Knit to last st. Kfb. 157sts. Break A. Join B.
Next row: (RS). With B, Kfb. Knit across all sts to last st. Kfb. 159 sts.
Next row: Kfb. Knit to last 12 sts.
Turn.
Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Next row: Sl1. PM on last worked st. Knit to last st. Kfb.
Next row: Kfb. Knit to 11 sts before marked st.
Turn.
Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Rep last 2 rows 10 times more
Next row: Sl1. Knit to last st. Kfb.
Next row: Kfb. Knit across all sts to last st. Kfb. 185 sts.
Cast off.
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