Stitch and Unwind

The Most Stunning Summer Knit Shawl Pattern You’ll Ever See

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unwind1When the warm and bright days of summer finally arrive, the last thing we want is a bulky knit shawl wrapped around our shoulders.  This long and ethereal wrap is worked up in a fine and hazy yarn with a soft color palette that will be perfect with any outfit throughout the summer.  The Unwind Wrap is a free shawl knitting pattern that features a light as air draping style, perfect for the warm summer nights.  The easy and simply unstructured design is fun to work up, right from the cast on edge all the way to the cast off.  The simple stripes are worked up loosely in a stockinette stitch and keep things interesting as you watch the color palette evolve.

 

The Unwind Wrap Knit Shawl Pattern
Pattern written by Kaffee Fassett, provided by Rowan Yarns

YARN:

  • A Kidsilk Haze Anthracite 639 (1 x 25gm)
  • B Kidsilk Haze Trance 582 (1 x 25gm)
  • C Rowan Summer Tweed Harbour 549 (2 x 50gm)
  • D Kidsilk Haze Heavenly 592 (1 x 25gm)
  • E Rowan Summer Tweed Toast 530 (1 x 50gm)
  • F Kidsilk Haze Majestic 589 (2 x 25gm)
  • G Rowan Summer Tweed Reed 514 (1 x 50gm)
  • H Kidsilk Haze Dewberry 600 (1 x 25gm)
  • I Rowan Summer Tweed Blueberry 525 (1 x 50gm)
  • K Rowan Summer Tweed Sweet Pea 543 (1 x 50gm)

NEEDLES:
6mm (no 4) (US 10) circular needle, 120 cm long

TENSION:
18 sts and 26 rows to 10 cm measured over patt using 6 mm (US 10) needles.

FINISHED SIZE:
Completed wrap measures 150 cm (59 ins) long (excluding fringe) and 40 cm (151/2 ins) wide.

PATTERN NOTES:
Fringe is formed by knotting together ends of yarns used for stripes. When joining in and cutting off yarns, leave an end of approx 25 cm – this will form the fringe.

INTERIOR TIPS

WRAP

Using 6mm (US 10) circular needle and yarn C cast on 270 sts.

Work in g st for 2 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Joining in and cutting off colors as required (see pattern note) and beg with a K row, now work in stockinette st in stripes as follows:

Rows 1 and 2: Using yarn F.
Row 3: Using yarn B.
Row 4: Using yarn G.
Row 5: Using yarn B.
Row 6: Using yarn H.
Row 7: Using yarn F.
Row 8: Using yarn A.
Row 9: Using yarn I.
Row 10: Using yarn B.
Row 11: Using yarn A.
Row 12: Using yarn K.
Rows 13 & 14: Using yarn B.
Row 15: Using yarn D.
Row 16: Using yarn F.
Row 17: Using yarn G.
Row 18: Using yarn A.
Row 19: Using yarn F
Row 20: Using yarn H.
Row 21: Using yarn C.
Row 22: Using yarn B.
Row 23: Using yarn H.
Row 24: Using yarn F.
Row 25: Using yarn B.
Row 26: Using yarn E.
Rows 27 & 28: Using yarn A.
Row 29: Using yarn H.
Row 30: Using yarn I.
Rows 31 & 32: Using yarn F.
Row 33: Using yarn B.
Row 34: Using yarn H.
Row 35: Using yarn G.
Row 36: Using yarn H.
Rows 37 & 38: Using yarn F.
Row 39: Using yarn K.
Row 40: Using yarn A.
Row 41: Using yarn B.
Rows 42 & 43: Using yarn D.
Row 44: Using yarn E.
Row 45: Using yarn F.
Row 46: Using yarn B.
Row 47: Using yarn H.
Row 48: Using yarn C.
Row 49: Using yarn H.
Row 50: Using yarn F.
Row 51: Using yarn I
Row 52: Using yarn A.
Rows 53 & 54: Using yarn F.
Row 55: Using yarn D.
Row 56: Using yarn G
Row 57: Using yarn F.
Row 58: Using yarn B.
Row 59: Using yarn H.
Row 60: Using yarn E.
Row 61: Using yarn H.
Row 62: Using yarn A.
Row 63: Using yarn D.
Row 64: Using yarn F.
Row 65: Using yarn K.
Row 66: Using yarn B.
Rows 67 & 68: Using yarn F.
Row 69: Using yarn C.
Row 70: Using yarn A.
Rows 71 & 72: Using yarn H.
Row 73: Using yarn F.
Row 74: Using yarn G.
Row 75: Using yarn A
Rows 76 & 77: Using yarn F.
Row 78: Using yarn A.
Row 79: Using yarn G.
Row 80: Using yarn F.
Rows 81 & 82: Using yarn H.
Row 83: Using yarn A.
Row 84: Using yarn C.
Rows 85 & 86: Using yarn F.
Row 87: Using yarn B.
Row 88: Using yarn K.
Row 89: Using yarn F.
Row 90: Using yarn D.
Row 91: Using yarn A.
Row 92: Using yarn H.
Row 93: Using yarn E.
Row 94: Using yarn H.
Row 95: Using yarn B.
Row 96: Using yarn F.
Row 97: Using yarn G.
Row 98: Using yarn D.
Rows 99 & 100: Using yarn F.

Using yarn C, work in garter st for 2 rows.

Cast off.

Finishing:

For fringe, knot together groups of 3-4 ends along both row edges. Trim fringe even.

how to wear a shawl
Once you’ve finished your wrap, be sure to check out “How to Wear a Handknit Shawl” for some fun and simple ways to style your shawl.  These effortless styles will help you wear your newly knit shawl with any outfit and for any occasion, so you can show off your handiwork and look stylish at the same time.

 

 

What is your favorite color to wear in the summer?

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