the dummy Clap Shawl Pattern by Anna Maliszewski
ABOUT THE PATTERN This pattern was originally inspired by the infamous “Clapoltis" shawl that has diagonal laddering of dropped stitches. It's a fabulous pattern, but is a little instructionally-intimidating, so in 2008 I came up with a mock-up pattern with a similar effect. The laddering doesn't slant on a diagonal, but this pattern has minimal instructions with a close-to-same look with instructions so easy you can practically knit it hanging from a tree upside-down while munching on pizza in the dark. If that's your thing.
Skill Level: beginner knitter
Yarn: any worsted weight, approx. 500 yds (The pattern is shown in "Caron Simply Soft" yarn, but a silky woolen yarn would work best for blocking purposes.) Needles: Size US 10 straight or circular needles Gauge: 5 sts=1"(stockinette) 6 rows=1" Dimensions: 26"x 55" lightly blocked
Pattern Abbreviations:
St(s)=stitch(es) B03=bind off 3 sts CO1=cast on 1 st PSSO=pass 2nd st over RS=right side of work kinette stitch: Knit across on the right side, purl across the wrong side of work
The "Dummy Clap Shawl" DireCtionS: choose your ladering version
Pattern notes: feel free to add or decrease the amount of casted on stitches to suit your needs, as the multiples of each version is provided below. For example, for the "two dropped stitch laddering," use a multiple of 5 sts to get as close to your preferred width, then add 4 sts to your total. Let's say you wanted less width, cast on 59 sts, 64 sts, 69 sts or 74 sts. Hint: we all know that doing stockinette stitch for 50 inches gets boring! If you can get your hands on a knitting machine from a craft store or friend...this shawl can be done in a flash! I'm beating a dead horse, but I still always get asked about this: the construction of the shawl is set up so that you knit in stockinette stitch for the entire length of the shawl BEFORE you drop any sts. You drop stitches and do your bind-off row simultaneously. Please refer to my video tutorial on Youtube if you are unsure of any part or technique used in this pattern. See footer for address. Repeats within instructions are marked \*to\*.
One Dropped Stitch Laddering: original pattern A multiple of 4 sts. Cast on 80 sts. Knit for 50 inches in stockinette stitch, ending on the wrong side of the row. To work the laddering while binding off: (RS): BO3, \*drop 1 st, (CO1 using a "twisted loop cast-on," PSSO)-3 times, BO3\* across the row. Pull yarn through last st on needle to secure a knot and weave in all threads. Soak and block the shawl out to your desired width & length
Two Dropped Stitches Laddering:
A multiple of 5 sts, plus 4 sts. Cast on 79 sts. Knit for 50 inches in stockinette stitch, ending on the wrong side of the row. To work the laddering while binding off: (RS): BO3, \*drop 2 sts, (CO1 using a "twisted loop cast-on," PSSO)-5 times, BO3\* across the row. Pull yarn through last st on needle to secure a knot and weave in all threads. Soak and block the shawl out to your desired width & length.
Garter Stitch Version:
Would you rather try a garter stitch version? The instructions are the same, exceptyouknit thelength of the shawlingarter stitch first.It has a funkier look, with the ladders almost forming a tube. The photo is a sample of the "twodropped stitches laddering" in garter stitch.
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