Description
This quick-to-knit triangle lace shawlette is simple and elegant with its lovely, knit-on lace edging.
Needles
Size US 5/3.75 mm Knitting Needles, 0r size needed to get gauge.
Yarn
One 4 ounce ball of Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Silk Single [75% Superwash Merino, 15% Cashmere, 10% Silk]. 875 yards/803 meters. Total yardage: 740 yards/ 679 meters.
Gauge
28 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch Finished Pattern Measurements 73 inches wide by 35 inches long after blocking.
Supplies
Removable stitch marker, yarn needle (for weaving in ends), blocking aids (optional)
Abbreviations
yo = yarn over. k = knit. p = purl. k2tog = knit 2 together. ssk = slip, slip, knit. p5tog = purl 5 together. sk2p = slip1, k2tog, psso. st(s) = stitch(es). RS = right side. WS = wrong side.
Pattern Notes
This shawl is constructed of a main body with a knit-on lace edging. The body is constructed in a traditional triangle method, beginning with Chart A, then moving to Chart B after there are 25 sts. Next work Chart C twice until there are 305 sts. The knit-on edging begins with Chart D, working to the marked center stitch of the body. Short rows are used to shape the edging around the center point of the body. Written instructions are provided for all charts, so you may work from the charts or the written instructions. For more information on knitted lace triangle construction, see http://www.fickleknitter.com/archives/2009/12/knitted -lace-triangle-construction-by-michelle-miller.htm. Chart A Row 1 (RS): Cast on 5 stitches. (5 sts) Row 2 and all even-numbered rows (ws) to Row 12: Purl. Row 3: K1, \*yo, k1; rep from \* to end. (9 sts) Row 5: K1, [yo, k3, yo, k1] twice. (13 sts) Row 7: K1, [yo, k5, yo, k1] twice. (17 sts) Row 9: K1, [yo, k7, yo, k1] twice. (21 sts) Row 11: K1, [yo, k9, yo, k1] twice. (25 sts) Place stitch marker to the right of the center stitch. Slip the center stitch marker every row as you knit the shawl. Begin working Chart B, continuing at Row 13.
Chart B
The main body pattern repeat is indicated by the red-bordered sections on Chart B, and is shown in the written instructions below in bold and enclosed in brackets. Repeat bold, bracketed instructions once through Row 22, twice through Row 22 on the second repeat, three times through row 22 on the third repeat, four times through Row 22 on the fourth repeat and so on while working Chart B ten times ending with Row 22 and there are 225 sts. Begin the Chart C, and work twice until there are 305 stitches. Then work the knit on edging found in Chart D. Al/ wrong side rows are purled. Row 13 (RS): K1, yo, k1, [k2tog, k2, yo, k1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1], yo, k1, yo, [k1, yo, k2, ssk, k1, yo, k2, ssk], k1, yo, k1. (29 sts) Row 14, and all even-numbered (ws) rows to Row 22: Purl all stitches. Row 15: K1, yo, k3, [k2tog, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k2], yo, k1, yo, [k2, yo, k1, ssk, k2, yo, k1, ssk], k3, yo, k1. (33 sts) Row 17: K1, yo, k5, [k2tog, yo, k3, k2tog, yo, k3], yo, k1, yo, [k3, yo, ssk, k3, yo, ssk], k5, yo, k1. (37 sts) Row 19: K1, yo, k7, [yo, k2, ssk, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k1], yo, k1, yo, [k1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, k2tog, k2, yo], k7, yo, k1. (41 sts) Row 21: K1, yo, k9, [k1, yo, k1, ssk, k2, yo, k1, ssk, k1], yo, k1, yo, [k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k1], k9, yo, k1. (45 sts) Stitch Counts after Chart B Repeats (45, 65, 85, 105, 125, 145,165, 185, 205, 225) Stitches.
Chart C
The main body pattern repeat is indicated by the red-bordered sections on Chart C, and is shown in the written instructions below in bold and enclosed in brackets. Repeat bold, bracketed instructions eleven times through Row 42, twelve times through Row 42 on the second repeat while working Chart C two times total ending with Row 42 and there are 305 sts. Then begin the knit on edging using Chart D. Al/ wrong side rows are purled. Row 23 (Rs): K1, yo, k1, [k10], yo, k1, yo, [k10], k1, yo, k1. (229 sts) Row 24, and all even-numbered (ws) rows to Row 42: Purl all stitches. Row 25: K1, yo, k3, [k8, p1, k1], yo, k1, yo, [k1, p1, k8], k3, yo, k1. (233 sts) Row 27: K1, yo, k5, [k7, p1, k2], yo, k1, yo, [k2, p1, k7], k5, yo, k1. (237 sts) Row 29: K1, yo, k7, [k6, p1, k3], yo, k1, yo, [k3, p1, k6], k7, yo, k1. (241 sts) Row 31: K1, yo, k9, [k5, (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1 into one stitch), k4], yo, k1, yo, [k4, (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1 into one stitch), k5], k9, yo, k1. (333 sts) Row 33: K1, yo, k11, [k4, p5, k5], yo, k1, yo, [k5, p5, k4], k11, yo, k1. (337 sts) Row 35: K1, yo, k13, [k3, p5, k6], yo, k1, yo, [k6, p5, k3], k13, y0, k1. (341 sts) Row 37: K1, yo, k15, [k2, p5, k7], yo, k1, yo, [k7, p5, k2], k15, y0, k1. (345 sts) Row 39: K1, yo, k17, [k1, p5tog, k8], yo, k1, yo, [k8, p5tog, k1], k17, yo, k1. (261 sts) Row 41: K1, yo, k19, [k10], yo, k1, yo, [k10] , k19, yo, k1. (265 sts) Stitch Counts after Chart C Repeats (265, 305) Stitches.
Chart D
Without breaking yarn and using the knitted caston method, cast on 19 sts. Work Chart D, knitting last edge stitch together with one stitch from main body stitches on all odd rows. Repeat Chart D until one stitch before stitch marker is reached, then complete the Short Row Center. Purl all WS rows, slipping the first stitch of each purl row. Row 1: K1, ssk, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k2, k2tog with edge stitch. Row 2, and all even-numbered (ws) rows to Row 8: Slip first stitch purlwise, purl all remaining stitches. Row 3: K18, k2tog with edge stitch. Row 5: K2, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog with edge stitch. Row 7: K18, k2tog with edge stitch.
Short Row Center
Work to one stitch to the right of stitch marker (ending with Row 6 of 38th repeat) and work Short Row Center instructions. Row 7: K18, TURN. Row 8: P18. Row 1: K1, ssk, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k2, k2tog with edge stitch. Row 2: Slip 1, p18. Row 3: K18, k2tog with edge stitch. Row 4: Slip 1, p18. Row 5: K2, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, k2tog, k1, TURN. Row 6: P18, TURN. Row 7: K18, k2tog with edge stitch. Row 8: Slip 1, p18. Continue on as before on Chart D. Work until all main body stitches are consumed. Purl one row more and bind off remaining stitches, weave in ends, and block. Note for Chart A: All wrong side rows are purled. Work Chart A increases with a yo on each edge and on each side of the center st until there are 25 sts, then begin Chart B.
Note for Chart B: The main body pattern repeat is indicated by the red-bordered sections on Chart B. Work the red bordered instructions once through Row 22, twice through Row 22 on the second repeat, three times through row 22 on the third repeat, four times through Row 22 on the fourth repeat and so on while working Chart B ten times ending with Row 22 and there are 225 stitches. Begin the Chart C, and work twice until there are 305 stitches. Then work the knit on edging found in Chart D. All wrong side rows are purled.
Note for Chart C: The main body pattern repeat is indicated by the red-bordered sections on Chart C, and is shown in the written instructions below in bold and enclosed in brackets. Repeat bold, bracketed instructions eleven times through Row 42, twelve times through Row 42 on the second repeat while working Chart C two times total ending with Row 42 and there are 305 sts. Then begin the knit on edging using Chart D. All wrong siderows arepurled.
Note for Chart D: Using the knitted cast-on method, cast on 19 sts . Work Chart D, knitting last edge stitch together with one stitch from main body stitches on all odd rows. Repeat Chart D until one stitch to the right of stitch marker is reached ending with a purl row, and then complete the Short Row Center written instructions. Purl all WS rows, slipping the first stitch.
