Among the Moorlands Wrap
When we think of beautiful lace knitting patterns like this Among the Moorlands Wrap, we also think of romance. This lace shawl pattern captures everything our hearts say when we think of a romantic drama. We would certainly see this gorgeous knit shawl on any of our classic heroines like Jane from Jane Eyre if we were to be found roaming the moorlands and unexpectedly running into a handsome English gentleman. Anyway, this free knitting pattern is for those looking to add a little romance to their wardrobe, and it's the perfect, elegant throw-on layer for the changing seasons.
Knitting Needle Size10 or 6 mm
Yarn Weight(2) Fine (23-26 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials:
- Rowan Lace 3 x 50 gm
- 6 mm (no 4) (US 10) needles
Measurements:
Completed shawl measures approx 95 cm (37 1⁄2 in) square when pressed.
Gauge:
19 sts and 38 rows to 10 cm measured over border patt when pressed, using 6mm (US 10) needles.
Abbreviations:
Alt = Alternate(ing)
Beg = Beginning
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dec = Decrease(ing)
Foll = follow(s)(ing)
G st = garter stitch (knit every row)
Inc = Increase(ing)
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
P = Purl
P2sso = pass 2 slipped stitches over
P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches together
P2togtbl = Purl next 2 stitches together through back loops
Patt(s) = pattern(s)
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sl2tog = slip 2 together
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time, pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together.
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Yfwd = yarn forward
Instructions:
SHAWL
Edging
Using 6mm (US 10) needles cast on 11 sts.
Knit 1 row.
Now work edging patt as folls:
Row 1 (WS): yfwd, K2tog, K7, yfwd, K2.
12 sts.
Row 2: K1, K2tog, yfwd, K2tog, K6, K1 tbl. 11 sts.
Row 3: yfwd, K2tog, K4, K2tog, yfwd, K2tog, K1. 10 sts.
Row 4: K1, K2tog, yfwd, K2tog, K4, K1 tbl.
9 sts.
Row 5: yfwd, K2tog, K2, K2tog, yfwd, K2tog, K1. 8 sts.
Row 6: K1, K2tog, yfwd, K2tog, K2, K1 tbl.
7 sts.
Row 7: yfwd, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K1. 6 sts.
Row 8: K1, K2tog, K2, K1 tbl. 5 sts.
Row 9: yfwd, K2tog, K3.
Row 10: K4, K1 tbl.
Row 11: yfwd, K2tog, K1, yfwd, K2. 6 sts.
Row 12: K2, yfwd, K3, K1 tbl. 7 sts.
Row 13: yfwd, K2tog, K3, yfwd, K2. 8 sts.
Row 14: K2, yfwd, K5, K1 tbl. 9 sts.
Row 15: yfwd, K2tog, K5, yfwd, K2. 10 sts.
Row 16: K2, yfwd, K7, K1 tbl. 11 sts.
These 16 rows form edging patt.
Rep last 16 rows 14 times more.
Cast off.
Work border
With WS facing, using 6mm (US 10) needles, pick up and knit 120 sts evenly along straight row-end edge of edging, picking up 8 sts for each edging patt rep and working through the “yfwd” along side of edging.
Rows 1 and 2: Inc in first st, K to last st, inc in last st. 124 sts.
Rows 3 and 4: K n i t .
Rows 5 to 8: K n i t .
Row 9 (RS): K5, *K1, (K2tog) 3 times, (yfwd, K1) 5 times, yfwd, (sl1, K1, psso) 3 times, K1, rep from * to last 5 sts, K5.
Row 10: K n i t .
Rows 5 to 10 form border patt.
Work a further 46 rows in patt.
Now shape corners as folls:
Place markers 24 sts in from both ends of last row.
Row 57 (RS): K3, (K2tog) 5 times, (yfwd, K1) 4 times, yfwd, (sl 1, K1, psso) 3 times, K1, slip marker onto right needle, patt to next marker, slip marker onto right needle, K1, (K2tog) 3 times, (yfwd, K1) 4 times, yfwd, (sl 1, K1, psso) 5 times, K3. 118 sts.
Row 58: Knit.
Rows 59 to 62: Knit.
Row 63: K3, (K2tog) 4 times, (yfwd, K1) 3 times, yfwd, (sl 1, K1, psso) 3 times, K1, slip marker onto right needle, patt to next marker, slip marker onto right needle, K1, (K2tog) 3 times, (yfwd, K1) 3 times, yfwd, (sl 1, K1, psso) 4 times, K3. 112 sts.
Row 64: Knit.
Rows 65 to 68: Knit.
Row 69: K3, (K2tog) 3 times, (yfwd, K1) twice, yfwd, (sl 1, K1, psso) 3 times, K1, slip marker onto right needle, patt to next marker, slip marker onto right needle, K1, (K2tog) 3 times, (yfwd, K1) twice, yfwd, (sl 1, K1, psso) 3 times, K3. 106 sts.
Row 70: K to last 2 sts, K2tog. 105 sts.
Work in g st for 6 rows, dec 1 st at each end of every row and ending with RS facing for next row. 93 sts.
Cast off loosely.
Make a further edging and border in this way. These 2 sections form side borders of centre section.
Now make a further 2 edging and border sections in exactly the same way but do NOT cast off at ends of these sections. Slip sts of one of these sections onto a holder – this forms top border.
Centre section
Working on 93 sts still on needles after 4th edging and border section is complete, cont as folls:
Row 1 (RS): K1, *yfwd, K2tog, rep from * to end. 93 sts.
Row 2: As row 1.
Work in g st for 8 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Now work in centre lace patt as folls:
Row 1 (RS): K4, *K2tog, yfwd, K1, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K3, rep from * to last st, K1.
Row 2 and every foll alt row: Knit.
Row 3: K3, *K2tog, yfwd, K3, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K1, rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 5: K2, K2tog, yfwd, *K5, yfwd, sl 1, K2tog, psso, yfwd, rep from* to last 9 sts, K5, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K2.
Row 7: K3, *yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K3, K2tog, yfwd, K1, rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 9: K4, *yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K1, K2tog, yfwd, K3, rep from * to last st, K1.
Row 11: K5, *yfwd, sl 1, K2tog, psso, yfwd, K5, rep from * to end.
Row 12: As row 2.
These 12 rows form centre lace patt.
Rep last 12 rows 13 times more.
Work in g st for 6 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Join sts of this section to sts of top border by grafting sts together.
MAKING UP
Sew side border sections to row-end edges of centre section, then join corners of border and edging sections.
Pin out to measurement given, cover with damp cloths and leave to dry naturally.