A HANDKNIT LACE SHAWL
Everyday practical · Classic styling · Relaxing knitting
Copyright 2007 by Graywood Designs. All rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only. www.graywooddesigns.com. PDF jan2012. Page 1 of 3.
SENSIBILITY SHAWL
By Wanda Hayes Eichler Just right for an evening stroll in the garden or for warding off the morning chill while having your first cup of coffee, here is a no nonsense shawl that is knit with worsted yarn. Its everyday warmth and sensible good looks are complemented by soft lace scallops with wavelets of contrasting color. You'll enjoy knitting this design and reach for your Sensibility Shawl often. One Size Approximately 20" x 72"" Yarn 700 yds worsted weight yarn in main color AND 90 yards of contrasting color? also worsted weight Gauge 1 pattern repeat (12 sts) = 2%/" when blocked 32 rows = 81%/2” when blocked Needles US#10 (6.0 mm) 24" circular, or size to obtain gauge Notions Chibi jumbo darning needle Eucalan woolwash
Directions
Cast on 79 stitches using cable cast on.
Set up rows:
Row 1 (wrong side): With main color, knit across. 1st garter ridge formed. Rows 2 & 3: With contrasting color, knit across. 2nd garter ridge formed. Rows 4 & 5: With main color, knit across. 3rd garter ridge formed.
Begin lace pattern:
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Slip, slip, knit (ssk): Slip first stitch knitwise. Slip the 2nd stitch as if to purl. Insert left needle through slipped stitches. Knit both stitches together. Row 1 (right side): K 3, \*k 1, k2tog twice, (yo, k 1) 3 times, yo, ssk twice repeat from \* 5 times, end k 1, k 3. Row 2 (wrong side): K 3, purl across to last 3 stitches, k 3. Row 3: Repeat row 1. Row 4: Repeat row 2. Row 5: Repeat row 1. Row 6: Repeat row 2. Row 7: Repeat row 1. Rows 8, 9, 10: Knit every stitch - 2 garter ridges formed Row 11: Repeat row 1. Row 12: Repeat row 2. Row 13: Repeat row 1. Row 14: Repeat row 2. Row 15: Repeat row 1. Row 16: Repeat row 2. Row 17: Repeat row 1. Rows 18, 19, 20: Knit every stitch - 2 garter ridges formed. Row 21: Repeat row 1. Row 22: Repeat row 2. Row 23: Repeat row 1. Row 24: Repeat row 2. Row 25: Repeat row 1. Row 26: Repeat row 2. Row 27: Repeat row 1. Row 28: Knit every stitch. Rows 29, 30: With contrasting color, knit every stitch. Rows 31, 32: With main color, knit every stitch - 3 garter ridges formed. yo On a right side row, bring yarn between needles to front of work. Bring yarn over right needle to the back and continue. A slanted stitch is formed on the right needle. This is the increase - a yarn over - which forms a hole. Continue knitting: Repeat these 32 rows 8 times, ending with row 31 (a right side row) and 3 garter ridges at end of shawl. From wrong side, bind off loosely.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Soak completed shawl in Eucalan. Roll shawl up in towel until damp dry. Stretch and pin shawl on carpeting or mattress. Pin so that lace pattern and scallops are even and stretched. Allow to dry completely before removing pins. Copyright 2007 by Graywood Designs. All rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only. www.graywooddesigns.com. Sensibility Shawl PDF jan2012. Page 2 of 3.
The Shawl's Sensibilities
The first and last 3 stitches of every row are always knit. Start a garter ridge by knitting a wrong side row. Each lace section has 4 yarn over rows. The lace sections are separated by bands of 2 garter ridges.
Cable Cast On Directions
1. Make a slip knot and tie it on to the left needle. SENSIBILITY SHAWL
This is an easy cast on method to learn since it is based on the motion of the knit stitch. The cable cast on forms a cabled or braided edge along the base of the knitting. As you learn to work this cast on evenly and loosely you will find that you will use this method often.
2. Insert right needle as if to knit a stitch, pass yarn around right needle and pull the loop through. Photography by Graywood Designs CREDITS Design, model knitting, layout, writing by Wanda Hayes Eichler Editing, proofreading by Danielle Damen Jill Harmon Mona Cucchiara Cover model knit with Brown Sheep Prairie Silk, Color Sand Dollar. Contrast color, Burnished Copper.
3. Transfer the loop from the right needle to the left needle. Now there are two stitches on the left needle.
4. Now insert right needle BETWEEN the two stitches, pass yarn around right needle and pull the loop through. Work this cast on loosely for best results. 5. Transfer the loop from the right needle to the left, as before. Now there are three stitches on the left needle.
6. Continue casting on by working BETWEEN stitches. A cable or braided edge will form along the base of the cast on row. Keep first stitch loose, even though it will tighten and cross in front of second stitch. This pattern is available as a PDF download from ravelry.com.
Copyright 2007 by Graywood Designs. Allrights reserved. Pattern for personal use only. www.graywooddesigns.com. Sensibility Shawl PDF jan2012. Page 3 of 3.
