Enjoy this new take on a top down medium-sized shawl.
With the help of a striping-effect yarn, you will see undulating lace fan out over the center of the shawl. Enveloping waves reveal color changes in an almost effortless fashion.
Size
72” x 31 ½” after blocking
Yarn
740 yards dk weight yarn. We used Feederbrook Farm Entropy Milk and Honey (260yds/100G, 68% Wool, 16% Milk, 15% Alpaca): Color Radium: 3 skeins
Needles
US Size 6 (4mm) 32” (81.28 cm) circular knitting needle
Notions
2 stitch markers plus one removable (locking) stitch marker to mark the center stitch; tapestry needle
Gauge
20 sts, 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US Size 6 (4mm) knitting needle after blocking.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Abbreviations
Please see our standard abbreviations.
Charts
Chart 1
Chart 1 Written Directions
Row 1 (RS): K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 2 and every WS Row: K2, p to last 2 sts (slipping markers when you get to them), k2.
Row 3: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, k1, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, k1, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 5: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, k2, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, k2, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 7: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, k1, yo, k2tog, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, ssk, yo, k1, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 9: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, k1, yo, k1, k2tog, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, ssk, k1, yo, k1, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 11: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, ssk, k2, yo, k1, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 13: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, ssk, k3, yo, k1, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 15: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, k1, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, k1, ssk, k3, yo, k1, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 17: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, k2, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, k2, ssk, k3, yo, k1, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 19: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, k3, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, k3, ssk, k3, yo, k1, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d. 63 sts.
Chart 2
Chart 2 Written Instructions
When you see “rocks pattern” in the instructions, work this “k1, yo, k3, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo”
Row 21(RS): K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, *rocks pattern; rep from * to center stitch, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, *rocks pattern; rep from * to m, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 22 and every WS Row: K2, p to last 2 sts (slipping markers when you get to them), k2.
Row 23: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, *rocks pattern; rep from * to 1 st before center stitch, k1, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, k1, *rocks pattern; rep from * to m, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 25: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, *rocks pattern; rep from * to 2 sts before center stitch, k2, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, k2, *rocks pattern; rep from * to m, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 27: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, *rocks pattern, yo; rep from * to 3 sts before center stitch, k1, yo, k2tog, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, ssk, yo, k1, *rocks pattern; rep from * to m, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 29: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, *rocks pattern; rep from * to 4 sts before center stitch, k1, yo, k1, k2tog, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, ssk, k1, yo, k1, *rocks pattern; rep from * to m, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 31: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, *rocks pattern; rep from * to 5 sts before center stitch, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, ssk, k2, yo, k1, *rocks pattern; rep from * to m, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 33: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, *rocks pattern; rep from * to 6 sts before center stitch, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, ssk, k3, yo, k1, *rocks pattern; rep from * to m, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 35: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, *rocks pattern; rep from * to 7 sts before center stitch, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, k1, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, k1, ssk, k3, yo, k1, *rocks pattern; rep from * to m, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 37: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, *rocks pattern; rep from * to 8 sts before center stitch, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, k2, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, k2, ssk, k3, yo, k1, *rocks pattern; rep from * to m, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 39: K2, m1L, k to m, sl m, *rocks pattern; rep from * to 9 sts before center stitch, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, k3, m1R, k1 (center stitch), m1L, k3, ssk, k3, yo, k1, *rocks pattern; rep from * to m, sl m, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d.
Row 40: K2, p to last 2 sts (slipping markers when you get to them), k2. 103 sts on needle.
Pattern
Tab
CO 2 sts. K 6 rows, do not turn on the last row. Instead, rotate the piece 90 degrees and pick up and k 3 sts along the side edge of, pick up and k 2 sts along the CO edge. 7 sts on needle. Mark the center stitch with a removable stitch marker.
Setup
Row 1 (WS): K2, p3, k2.
Row 2 (RS): K2, m1L, k1, m1R, pm, k1, pm, m1L, k1, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d. 11 sts on needle.
Row 3: K2, p to last 2 sts (slipping markers when you get to them), k2.
Row 4: K2, m1L, k to m, m1R, sl m, k1, sl m, m1L, k to last 2 sts, m1R, k2—4 sts inc’d. 15 sts on needle.
Rep rows 3 and 4 twice more. Work row 3 once more. 23 sts on needle.
Designer Note You will now begin working the Charted Lace Stitch Directions or the Written Lace Stitch Directions, whichever you prefer.
A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches. You will not be working in the round.
After the Setup
Work rows 1-20 of Lace Chart 1 (chart or written). Then work rows 21-40 of Lace Chart 2(chart or written), six times total. Then work rows 21-30 of Lace Chart 2(chart or written) once more. 323 sts on needle. Proceed to Border instructions.
If you’re working from the chart
Be sure to work the red boxed sections one additional time you repeat the chart.
For example, the first time you work Lace Chart 2, you will work the red boxed sections once.
The second time you work Lace Chart 2, you will work the red boxed sections twice.
The third time you work Lace Chart 2, you will work the red boxed sections three times. And so on.
Border
The Border is worked the same as rows 31-40, except that even (WS) rows are worked as follows:
Rows 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 (WS): K across to center stitch, p center stitch, k to end of row (slipping markers when you get to them).
343 sts on needle.
BO Row (RS): K1, *yo from back to front (this is the opposite direction you normally would yo – it uses less yarn), k1, slip the first and second stitch over the third stitch on the right-hand needle; rep from * across, cut yarn and fasten off.
Finishing
Wet-block the shawl by submerging it in luke warm water and your favorite wool wash. Leave it soaking for 10-15 minutes. Gently squeeze out the excess water and roll the shawl in towels to get as much moisture out as possible. Reshape to measurements. Allow it to air dry. Weave in all ends.
About the Designer: Vanessa Ewing
About the Designer: Vanessa EwingVanessa grew up around yarn, knitting, and knitting machines. She went to school to study knitwear design and holds a BFA in Fashion Design and a minor in Textiles from Moore College of Art and Design.
For the past 9 years she has worked in the hand knitting industry as designer and then design director. Vanessa is currently pursuing her MeD in Art Education.
I would love to try making the above shawl after making a simpler item in the above patterned stitch such as a rectangular, flat-knitted item before embarking on the shawl. A scarf perhaps?
A simple pot holder would be fine to begin with if this is practical.
With thanks,
Carol
CC UK (OAP)
that sounds like a great way to get familiar with it first!
Love the format and tutorials.
i’m so glad you’re pleased!
(and obviously, i love hearing it too 🙂 )
I don’t see how many stitches to cast on. Thanks for the directions. I like this shawl.
Awesome – thanks!
The CO is right at the beginning of the instructions, but I’m concerned that maybe it’s not visible with whatever device you’re using. Can you let me know?
Here are the CO instructions:
Tab
CO 2 sts. K 6 rows, do not turn on the last row. Instead, rotate the piece 90 degrees and pick up and k 3 sts along the side edge of, pick up and k 2 sts along the CO edge. 7 sts on needle. Mark the center stitch with a removable stitch marker.