Winter has come at last! I quickly knitted up this shawl over Christmas, but haven't taken the time to show you...until now. You know if I knit it from my own pattern, I'll share it with my friends so here we go:
Yarn: Cascade220 sport, the amount will be dependent on how big you want to make your shawl. I used 5 hanks I believe.
Color: pine
Needle/Hook: size 6 circulars and G hook
CO 7 stitches
Row1: knit
Row2: k2, yo, k1, yo, pm, k1,pm, yo, k1, yo, k2
Row 3: knit
Row4: k2, yo, knit to marker, yo, slip marker, k1, slip marker, yo, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until desired size. I used my wingspan as a guide.
For the edging: with your size G hook, start in a corner and chain 3, 4 dc in same space. Evenly crochet a 5 dc shell around the entire shawl making sure you place shells in the corners. Weave in your ends and enjoy the warmth.
I will admit that this shawl is heavily inspired by those of Tasha Tudor. She wore a red one with a similar edging (hers was knit, not crochet) in one of her books. I just had to make one. I never thought I was a shawl person, but this is very utilitarian. I've worn mine while doing chores, it can be wrapped around like a scarf to cover your mouth or used as a head covering to keep the bitter, cold wind out. Oh, yea and in a pinch it makes a great blanket for a napping baby. Happy knitting!
8 comments:
It is lovely! I adore the pick closure. I may have to knit something for myself when I finish the baby sweaters on my project list. I love the idea of having something to wrap up in to putter around a bit. Hugs! Bonnie
It looks warm! Love the green color too.
Beautiful. I love the edging. Looks like it will keep you nice and cozy. xx
Thanks for the pattern; I really do hope to make one of these.
That's an incredibly beautiful shawl! I love that you like Tasha Tudor and Cath Kidston. Two of my favorites. Deb.
Thanks so much for the pattern. I am a shawl person because I live in an old drafty house and I am a cold natured person! I love your beautiful blog but can't figure out yet how to become a follower.
Danette
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Hi, I made one of these using your pattern, love it! I also put it on Ravelry with a link to your pattern. Hope this is ok with you (the credit is to Cottage 1945 with link to pattern page).
Hi! I am new (ish) to knitting, and am so excited to make this lovely shawl! I am using Cascade 220 superwash in Shire. :) But being new, I am having trouble understanding the pattern. You say to CO 7, and knit one row. But the instructions for the next row are for 11 stitches. I don't know how to go from 7 to 11. Can you help? Thank you for posting such a lovely and inspiring pattern!
Jennifer
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