LACY ZIG-ZAG SHAWL byAmadeit
Difficulty: easy Yarn: any kind you like; best results will be achieved with multicolor or variegated yarn Needles: as the yarn requires The model in the photo was knitted with 2 skeins of Alize Angora Gold BD (about 1200 yards of fingering yarn) on needles 5 (Us 8) with 99 sts cast-on. Finished model measures: 190x50 cm
THE SHAWL
This shawl can be knitted with any yarn on any needles, depending on the result we want to achieve. Laceweight yarn and big needles will turn it into ethereal summer shawl; bulkier yarn will make it a great winter scarf.
THE PATTERN
Cast on multiple of 15 stitches + 9 (at least 39 sts) R1-6: garter stitch (knit on both sides) R7 (right side): K5 \*YO K5 SSK K2TOG K5 YO K1\*, rep \*_\*, YO K5 SSK K2TOG K5 YO K5 (first and last K5 are garter - they give the shawl a frame and prevent the edges from rolling; the \* _\* part can be repeated as many times as needed) R8 (wrong side): K5, purl the stitches between the frame, and finish the row with K5
knit \SK psso 一purlK2tog repeat rows 7-8 as many times as you want
final rows:
RS (right side) - repeat R7 next row, Ws (wrong side) - knit next 5 rows (both RS and WS) - knit bind off on the wrong side (knit bind-off) CAST-oN HINT: if you want your shawl to have identical ends, start with provisional cast-on (remember to leave enough yarn to be able to bind off). Then transfer the stitches to the needle (first row knitted with your project yarn), remove the and purl cast-off. knit cast-off: knit the first stitch, \*knit the next stitch and pass the first one over the second; repeat from \* purl cast-off: purl the first stitch, \*purl the next stitch and pass the first one over the second; repeat from \*
BLOCKING
When you've finished your knitting, soak your piece in lukewarm water (you might want to use a special yarn detergent - look for the washing instructions on your yarn label); using a towel gently squeeze out the water from the scarf until its damp. Lay flat, gently stretching it into shape. With some yarns blocking wires will be required. Pins are recommended only for the short edges (the pattern creates a wavy border, you might use them to define those waves).
If you have any questions, need help, orif you've found any mistakes in the pattern, please email me at amadeit@onet.eu.Ill be happytohelpyou! This pattern is for personal use only; reselling and commercial use are not allowed. ?2011Amadeit
