Avonlea Shawlette knitting pattern by Tracey Withanee \~00o\~
The Avonlea shawlette is a gentle knit featuring garter stitch and a short-row scalloped border. It's simple unassuming style recalls the serene summer days of a young girl in Avonlea.
Supplies:
Cascade 220, 300m colour dark blue Cascade 220, remnants dark pink and light blue 5mm circular knitting needles (29" cable or longer) Gauge: 18 stitches = 10 cm (4") in stockinette
Measurements: blocked 148cm long by 34 cm high (58" x 13.5") Scalloped Border: First scallop... Using knitted cast on method (link below) and dark blue cast on 22 stitches Row 1 (RS): k12, w&t Row 2 (WS): k2, w&t Row 3: k4,w&t Row 4: k6, w&t Row 5: k8, w&t Row 6: k10, w&t Row 7: k11, w&t Row 8: k12, w&t Row 9: k13, w&t Row 10: k14, w&t Row 11: k15, w&t Row 12: k16, w&t Row 13: k17, w&t Row 14: k18, w&t Row 15: k20, turn Row 16: sl1k wyib, k21, pm Second scallop... \*\*Place marker and using knitted cast on method cast on 21 stitches Repeat rows 1 to 14
Avonlea Shawlette knitting pattern by Tracey Withanee \~000\~
Row 15 (RS): k19, remove marker, k1, turn Row 16: sl1k wyib, k21, pm Repeat from \*\* 7 more times (a total of 9 scallops worked) - 190sts Decorative Band: Row 1 (RS): (with dark pink) k22, k2tog, (k19, k2tog) repeat to last 20 sts, k20 - 182 sts Row 2 (WS): (with dark pink) knit Row 3 & 4: (with light blue) knit Row 5 (RS): (with dark pink) knit Row 6 (WS): (with dark pink) p1, (make star, p1) repeat to last st, p1 (see glossary & link) Row 7 & 8: (with light blue) knit Row 9 & 10: (with dark pink) knit Body of Shawlette: Row 1 (RS): (with dark blue) k91, pm, k91 Row 2: knit to marker, sm, k10, w&t Row 3: repeat row 1 Row 4: knit to marker, sm, k20, w&t Row 5: repeat row 4 Row 6: knit to marker, sm, k25, w&t Row 7: repeat row 6 Row 8: knit to marker, sm, knit to wrapped stitch, k1, w&t Repeat row 8 until there are 7 stitches on each end (after the last wrapped stitch) Next row (wS): repeat row 8 \*\*Next row (RS): ssk, knit to marker, sm, knit to wrapped stitch, k2tog, w&t Next row (wS): repeat row 8 Repeat from \*\* twice more (176 sts) Knit 2 rows. Bind off. I recommend wet blocking to achieve stated dimensions. Gilossary&Appreviations: k: knit k2tog: knit 2 stitches together make star: p3tog leaving sts on needle, yrn, then purl the same 3 sts together again p3tog: purl next 3 stitches together pm: place marker For a neat edge on full rows: always slip first stitch purlwise with yarn in front and knit the last stitch!
Avonlea Shawlette knitting pattern by Tracey Withanee \~000\~
RS: right side of work sl1k: slip 1 stitch knit-wise sm: slide marker ssk: slip next 2 stitches knit-wise, insert left needle into front of both sts and knit together sts: stitches w&t: wrap next stitch then turn work wyib: with yarn in back WS: wrong side of work yrn: wrapyarn around needle Links: Knitted Cast On... http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer05/FEATsum05TT.html Star Stitch... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGd4th4tCU Pattern support: Contact 'counterpoint' on Ravelry. @ Counterpoint, 2011. Sales of this pattern or attribution to another author is strictly prohibited.
