Simple Knit Eyelet Shawl
Step up your knitting game with the Simple Knit Triangular Shawl. This simple, elegant shawl will flatter most body types, and show off your outfit. Use white yarn for a delightful summer look, or grab your favorite color for a shawl that you can wear all year long. The eyelet lace pattern is easier than it looks; by the time you finish this shawl youll be ready to tackle even more advanced lace patterns.
Knitting Needle Size9 or 5.5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
MEASUREMENTS
- Width: 55"/139.5cm at top edge of triangle plus 10"/25.5cm ties (optional).
- Length: 30"/76cm.
MATERIALS
- Simply Soft (170 g/6. oz;288 m/315 yds)
- Main Color (MC) Off White (9702) 2
- One pair size US 9 (5.5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge.
- Stitch markers.
- Yarn needle.
INSTRUCTIONS
PATTERN STITCH
Eyelet Pattern (worked over an even number of sts)
Row 1: (WS) Knit.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: K2, *yo, p2tog; repeat from * across, end k2.
Row 4: Knit.
Repeat Rows 1-4 for Eyelet pattern.
NOTES
Shawl begins with a narrow band knit lengthwise then shawl stitches are picked up and knit downward. This keeps the top edge very soft and flexible. Knit the shorter length band for a shawl without ties or the longer length band to have ties on each end.
TOP BAND
CO 5 sts. Knit every row until band measures 55 (75)"/139.5 (190.5)cm. BO all sts.
SHAWL WITH TIES
Measure 10" (25 cm) from each end, place markers.
Pick up and knit 182 sts between markers along long edge of band.
SHAWL WITHOUT TIES
Pick up and knit 181 sts along long edge of band.
Row 1 (WS): Knit across.
Row 2: K3, k2tog, knit to last 5 sts, ssk, k3.
Row 3: K3, *yo, p2tog; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 4: K3, k2tog, knit to last 5 sts, ssk, k3.
Repeat these 4 rows until 8 sts remain. Next row: K2, k2tog, ssk, k2. Knit 2 rows. Bind off.