rilk Run Shawl
Completely reversible, this everyday shawl elevates jeans and a long sleeve tshirt to casual elegance while grocery shopping with, or without, bodyguards in tow. Wrapped Danish-style, it transforms into a cozy rib warmer for stylishly walking the dog, or drapes beautifully about the shoulders when your castle feels a little chilly. The shawl's garter stitch body instantly creates warmth and texture while the pleated ruffle only looks complicated. Simple to memorize, and taking just 14 rows to complete, the edging is knit on the needles--no picking up stitches. Multiple design options combine with easy knitting to create a relaxing project that the experienced or novice knitter will enjoy. Design noles: -Mark the shawl's rs--it's hard to tell r from w in gs. -For a seamless knit, use spit splice method to join woolskeins.Watercanbeused,butwhere'sthefunin that? Demo here (not of actual spitting, mind you!) -Read pattern thoroughly--there are lots of options. -Blocked dimensions will relax after pins are removed; block harder/softer to achieve the size you're after.
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4 stitch markers Darning needle Blocking mats Stainless steel pins Tape measure
Stitch Slosary
Knit: k Purl: p yo: yarn over. Bring yarn to front of work and knit next stitch. pm: place marker. Place marker on the needle where/when instructed. sm: slip marker. Slip marker from one needle to next. kfb: knit into the front and then the back of the same stitch. ktm/ptm: knit/purl to marker. Knit or purl all stitches to next marker. kt1stbfm: knit to 1 stitch before marker and work this stitch as instructed. k2tog: knit two stitches together. yfrn: yarn to the front and around the needle. This is done to create a new stitch. Bring yarn to front, wrap around right needle one complete time and continue on as instructed. ktbl/ptbl: knit or purl through the back loop of the stitch. kfbf: knit front, back, & front. Knit into the front, back, and front again of the same stitch. rf: repeat pattern from the \* as directed. te: to end
Hlealed Gdging Oplions
Adapted from Knitting on the Edge by the Queen of Edge, Nicky Epstein, (pub by Sixth & Spring Books 2004). Remove the markers as you work the first row.
(Multiples of 8 stitches plus 7)
Reversed Bola Bell Ruffle
Row 1(ws): p7, \*k1, p7; rf \* te Row 3:P7, \*yo, k1, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 5:P7, \*yo, k3, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 7:P7, \*yo, k5, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 9:P7, \*yo, k7, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 11:P7, \*yo, k9, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 13:P7, \*yo, k11, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 2 (rs): K7, \*p1, k7; rf \* te Row 4: K7, \*p2, p1tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 6: K7, \*p4, p1tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 8: K7, \*p6, p1tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 10: K7, \*p8, p1tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 12: K7, \*p10, p1tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 14: K7, \*p12, p1tbl, k7; rf \* te
Rerersea Bola Bell Ruffle 2
Row 1(ws): p7, \*k1, p7; rf \* te Row 3:P7, \*yo, k1, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 5:P7, \*yo, k3, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 7:P7, \*yo, k5, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 9:P7, \*yo, k7, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 11:P7, \*yo, k9, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 13:P7, \*yo, k11, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 2 (rs): K7, \*p1, k7; rf \* te Row 4: K7, \*p1tbl, p1, p1tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 6: K7, \*p1tbl, p3, p1tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 8: K7, \*p1tbl, p5, p1tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 10: K7, \*p1tbl, p7, p1tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 12: K7, \*p1tbl, p9, p1tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 14: K7, \*p1tbl, p11, p1tbl, k7; rf \* te Rererwed Bola Bell Rufle : Note: stitches are worked individually through the back loop, not all at once. Row 1: P7, \*yo, k1tbl, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 2: K7, \*p3tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 3: P7, \*yo, k3tbl, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 4: K7, \*p5tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 5: P7, \*yo, k5tbl, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 6: K7, \*p7tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 7: P7, \*yo, k7tbl, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 8: K7, \*p9tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 9: P7, \*yo, k9tbl, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 10: K7, \*p11tbl, k7; rf \* te Row 11: P7, \*yo, k11, yfrn, p7; rf \* te Row 12: K7, \*p13 tbl, k7; rf \* te
Jinishing Snstuclions
Cast Off by knitting 2 stitches together. Slip the resulting single stitch back onto the left hand needle; knit it together with the next stitch on the needle. Continue in this way until 2 stitches remain. Knit the 2 stitches together, pull yarn through, and weave in ends. Blocking begins with soaking the shawl for 20 minutes in tepid water with a bit of wool soak, baby shampoo, or dish soap. Gently squeeze water from shawl and blot in a large beach towel and/or use your washer's spin cycle to remove remaining excess water. Using the blocking mats, pin out the shawl's long edge to the measurement listed for your version, including the first and last pleat edges. Measure down spine and pull top of center bellto measurement listed, pin in place. Starting at top edge, pull out each bell and pin just above where bell begins. You may need to work your way around shawl more than once to ensure even size. Measure from bottom center to each top edge corner; make any necessary adjustments. Pat pleats into shape with your fingers, or pin, if you so desire. Allow piece to air dry completely before gently removing pins.
Cill Run Shawl (2-ruffleversion as pictured on first page)
Blocked Dimensions: 70" wide x 30" depth at point Gauge on 5mm: 18sts & 32 rows 4" When I saw Kate Middleton wearing a green shawl while out grocery shopping, I wanted a green shawl, too. So I knit one. Now, if only my hair would cooperate...
Materials
7/8 skeins\* Elann Highland Wool in Fiddlehead Green (100% Highland Wool, 50g/100m) 5mm circular needle at least 30" in length or longer Tab start: cast on 3 stitches and knit 6 rows; do not turn work after 6th row. Pick up and knit the 3 bumps on the long side's edge. Pick up and knit the 3 cast on loops along the bottom's edge. There are now 9 stitches on needles
Shawl Body
Row 1(rs): k3, pm, yo, kfb, pm, k1, pm, kfb, y0, pm, k3 (13 sts) Row 2(ws): k3, sm, ktm, sm, k1, sm, ktm, sm, k3 Row 3: k3, sm, yo, k2, kfb, sm, k1, sm, kfb, k2, yo, sm, k3 (17) Row 4: k3, sm, ktm, sm, k1, sm, ktm, Sm, k3 Continue increasing by 4 stitches on every rs row until there are 293 sts total on your needles. Double check stitch count to ensure the same number of stitches either side of center. End with a ws row. Last row for shawl body: With rs facing, inc across row as set and at the same time inc 6 more sts (3 each side) using kfb evenly across for 303 sts.
Pleated Edging
Work the 14 rows ofthe Rerened Bola Bell Rufle 1 patten on page 3.
Finishing Instructions
f as instructed on page 4. Block, using the dimensions listed above as a guid
亿R 3 (3-ruffe version)
Blocked Dimensions: 70" wide x 33" depth at point Gauge on 5mm: 18sts & 32 rows 4" 3 ruffles just like Kate's! Done without open work along upper edge. A slight technical change brings more definition to the casually elegant pleats.
Materials
8/9 skeins\* Elann Highland Wool in Fiddlehead Green (100% Highland Wool, 50g/100m) 5mm circular needle at least 30" or longer Tab start: co 3 stitches. Knit 6 rows; do not turn work. Pick up and knit the 3 bumps on the long edge, pick up and knit the 3 loops on bottom's edge, 9 sts on needles.
Shawl Body
Row 1(rs): k3, pm, kfbf, pm, k1, pm, kfbf, pm, k3 (13 sts) Row 2(ws): k3, sm, ktm, sm, k1, sm, ktm, sm, k3 Row 3: k3, sm, kfb, k1, kfb, sm, k1, sm, kfb, k1, kfb, sm, k3 (17 sts) Row 4: k3, sm, ktm, sm, k1, sm, ktm, sm, k3 Row 5: k3, sm, kfb, kt1stbm, kfb, sm, k1, sm, kfb, kt1stbm, kfb, sm, k3 (21sts) Work rows 4 & 5 until there are 293 stitches total; end with a ws row. Last row for shawl body: with rs facing, increase across row as set and at the same time increase 6 sts (3 on each side) using kfb evenly for 303 sts total.
Pleated Edging
Work the Reverwed Bola Bell Rufle 2 on page 3. Rufle is worked with stitches purled through back loop. If you aren't familiar with this technique, demo here.
Finishing Instructions
Cast off as instructed on page 4. Block, using the dimensions listed above as a guide.
Plum Puaaing Princess
Blocked Dimensions: 70" wide x 33" depth at point Gauge on 5mm: 18sts & 32 rows = 4" Like the original Milk Run, this has open work along the top edge, but with 3 ruffles done using the pleated ruffle from the MR3---the best of both worlds in a vibrant, classic color.
Materials
4 skeins Patons Classic Wool in Plum Heather (100% new wool, 100g/205m) 5mm circular needles 30" in length or longer Tab start: co 3 sts, k 6 rows. Don't turn work after 6th row. Pick up and k the 3 bumps on the long side's edge. Pick up and k the 3 cast on loops along bottom's edge. There are now 9 stitches on needles
Shawl Body
R1(rs): k3, pm, yo, kfb, pm, k1, pm, kfb, yo, pm, k3 R2(ws): k3, sm, ktm, sm, k1, sm, ktm, sm, k3 R3:k3, sm, yo, k2, kfb, sm, k1, sm, kfb, k2, yo, sm, k3 R4:k3, sm, ktm, sm, k1, sm, ktm, sm, k3
Continue increasing by 4 sts on every rs row until there are 293 sts total on your needles. Take the time to double check the stitch count to ensure the same number of sts either side of center. End with a ws row. Last row for shawl body: With rs facing, inc across row as set and at the same time inc 6 more sts (3 each side) using kfb evenly acrossfor303sts.
Pleated Edging
Cast off following the finishing instructions on page 4. When blocking, use the dimension listed above as a guide.
Cinnamon Sirl
Blocked Dimensions: 70" x 25" Gauge on 5mm needles: 15.5stitches & 27rows = 4" For those too spicy to ever consider being a princess! The extra little oomph to the pleated ruffle is courtesy of the stockinet body. A quick knit, this shawl has less body depth than the original but keeps its useful wing length.
Materials:
3 skeins Patons Classic Wool in Cognac Heather (100% new wool, 100g/205m) 5mm circular needle at least 30" in length or longer Tab start: co 3 sts; k 6 rows. Don't turn work after 6th row. Pick up and k the 3 bumps on the long side's edge. Pick up and k the 3 cast on loops along bottom's edge. 9 sts total.
Shawl Body
Row 1(rs): k3, pm, yo, kfb, pm, k1, pm, kfb, yo, pm, k3 Row 2(ws): k3, sm, ptm, sm, k1, sm, ptm, sm, k3 Row 3: k3, sm, yo, k2, kfb, sm, k1, sm, kfb, k2, yo, sm, k3 Row 4: k3, sm, ptm, sm, k1, sm, ptm, sm, k3 Continue in stockinet, increasing as set above, until 105 sts total. Next rs row begin inc: R1 (rs): k3, sm, yo, kfb, k to 1st bfm, kfb, sm, k1, sm, kfb, k to 1st bfm, kfb, yo, sm, k3 R2 (ws): k3, sm, purl across entire row until last marker, sm, k3 End with rs row when there are 303 sts total.
Pleated Edging
Complete the 14 rows of the Reversed Bold Bell Ruffle 2.
Finishing
Follow instructions for co on page 4. Use dimension listed above when blocking.
Suot a Litle Saded
Blocked Dimensions: 63"x 27.5" Gauge on 5mm: 15.5sts & 27 rows 4" As many of us have discovered, happily ever afterrequires considerable hard work. And sometimes, our prince can behave like a total toad! Still, we love our partners even when they drive us slightly over the edge. This medium-sized version comes with the additional texture of twisted stitches worked within the slightly shortened ruffle.
Materials
3 skeins Patons Classic Wool in Jade Heather, (100% new wool, 100g/205m) 5mm circular needle at least 30" in length or more Tab start: co 3 sts; k 6 rows. Don't turn work after 6th row. Pick up and k the 3 bumps on the long side's edge. Pick up and k the 3 cast on loops along bottom's edge.
Shawl Body
Row 1: k3, pm, yo, kfbf, pm, k1, pm, kfbf, yo, pm, k3 Row 2(ws): k3, sm, p to last marker, sm, k3 Row 3: k3, sm, yo, kfb, kt1stbfm, kfb, sm, k1, sm, kfb, kt1stbfm, kfb, yo, sm, k3 Row 4(ws): k3, sm, p to last marker, sm, k3 Repeat the last 2 rows until there are 303 sts in total. End with a right side row. Pleated Edging Work the Revewea Bla Bell Rufle 3. Demo here forworkig pur stches through the back of the loop.
Finishing
off. Block as instructed on page 4 using the dimensions listed above as guid
Yarn S Ramblinge
\* Due to varying skein weights and knitting styles, I feel it best to suggest more yarn than may be necessary to complete this project. An extra skein is never a bad thing. \*There are too many yarn subs (and too many price points) to even begin to suggest alternatives, but Ravelry has an excellent database with pictures and buying options. \*No, I don't work for Elann or Patons. I already had their yarns in my stash and chose them as each were well suited to my idea of a stylish, everyday shawl.
Oplions, Saeas, other Shanl Modijicalions
Not Enough Yarn
Like most knitters, I often see a pattern I want to make with yarn I know I won't have enough of. Here are a few suggestions for stretching your skeins: 1. Knit the shawl in stockinet stitch (k rs, p ws) as this uses less yarn. To prevent the shawl from curling, knit the first 3 and last 3 stitches of each row to create a stable edge. 2. Have to have garter stitch? Knit fewer “body rows," (8-9 rows per inch). Garter stitch is very elastic and will block out considerably; the wing length will be reduced however. 3. Use 2 colors: 1 for the body and a coordinating/contrasting color for the pleated ruffle. 4. The Cinnamon Sirl and Suot a Siule Saded versions each use less yarn.
No Open Work
If the open work, pictured below, created when the shawl's body is being knit, is not your cup of tea, (I prefer Red Rose myself) work the MR3 version of the shawl pattern.
No holes in my pleats, please! (See photo in the middle of page 3) Follow the instructions for the Revered Bola Bell Ruffle 2.
Customizing the Size
-This shawl easily adapts to any size you wish, but please keep in mind the number of stitches on the needles before beginning the pleated ruffle must be divisible by 8 with 7 stitches remaining in order for the pleats to turn out as pictured. -When increasing stitches, it is important to increase the same number on both sides of the center stitch and that the kfb increases are on the right side of work. Hon lo wear your rilk Run Shanl Brush your hair until it shines. Throw this shawl around your shoulders and go shopping. Don't forget to buy milk and smile-you look fabulous! Gnormous and heartfelt thanks to Mary, Judy, and Helen.
Really, I couldn't have done it without you guys! An extra big hug for my daughter, KiKi, for putting up with my many requests to keep still, and act natural while not looking like she's posing. Kisses for my IceMan and his endless patience with my many computer related questions and a latte, or 3, for my knitting buddy and volunteer editor, Kelly. Photos taken at Black Sheep Yarns in Port Moody, B.C. and at NutWood Farm. About the designer: Cat Wong lives a wonderfully crazy life in British Columbia with her husband and four kids. When she's not working on the family's organic hazelnut farm, cooking or cleaning something, she's attempting to write the next great Canadian novel. Knitting keeps her sane. You can contact Cat here. On Ravelry, she's FarmerCath. This pattern is the property of NutWood Design Studios and is for personal use only. Please do not sell this pattern, or sell items made from this pattern, for personal profit. Items to be made for charity sales or auctions may be sold but only with the express written consent of the designer.
