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Summer Dream Scarf and Shawl

Summer Dreams Scarf and Shawl
Summer Dreams Scarf and Shawl

Capture the elegance of the ocean with this lightweight knit shawl pattern that can also be worn as a scarf. The Summer Dream Scarf and Shawl is just what you need for your next outdoor party. Whether you're hoping to create an accessory that will add a touch of color to a muted wardrobe, or if you're looking for a simple gift to make for a friend, this lovely project is sure to be admired by all.

Intermediate

Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles

Yarn Weight(1) Super Fine (27-32 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge28 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st

Finished SizeApprox 20" [51 cm] deep x 60" [152.5] long.

Materials List

  • Bernat Handicrafter® Crochet Thread™ (85 g/3 oz; 339 m/371 yds or 400 g/14 oz; 1596 m/1746 yds) Still Water 1 ball or 487 m/533 yds (32201)
  • Size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) circular knitting needle 32" [80 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge.

Instructions

Cast on 11 sts.
1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd row: K2. M1. Knit to last 2 sts. M1. K2. 13 sts.
3rd row: (K2. yo) twice. ssk. K1. K2tog. (yo. K2) twice. 15 sts.
4th row: K2. M1. Purl to last 3 sts. Inc1. K2. 17 sts.
5th row:  (K2. yo) twice. K3. yo. Sl2. K1. p2sso. yo. K3. (yo. K2) twice. 21 sts.
6th row: K2. M1. Purl to last 2 sts. M1. K2. 23 sts.

Proceed in Lace Pat as follows: (see Chart).

1st row: K2. yo. K1. *yo. ssk. K1. K2tog. yo. K1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. yo. K2. 25 sts.
2nd and alt rows: K2. M1. Purl to last 2 sts. M1. K2. 27 sts.
3rd row: K2. yo. K4. *yo. Sl2. K1. p2sso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K1. yo. K2. 29 sts.
5th row: K2. yo. K2. K2tog. yo. K1. *yo. ssk. K1.  K2tog. yo. K1. Rep from * to last 6 sts. yo. ssk. K2. yo. K2. 33 sts.
7th row: (K2. yo) twice. Sl2. K1. p2sso. yo. K3. *yo. Sl2. K1. p2sso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 7 sts. yo. Sl2. K1. p2sso. yo. K2. yo. K2. 37 sts.
9th row: K2. yo. K2tog. yo. K1. *yo. ssk. K1. K2tog. yo. K1. Rep from * to last 4 sts. yo. ssk. yo. K2. 41 sts.
11th row: K2. M1. *yo. Sl2. K1. p2sso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last 5 sts. yo. Sl2. K1. p2sso. yo. M1. K2. 45 sts.
12th row: As 2nd row. 47 sts. Rep 1st to 12th rows for pat until Shawl measures 16" [40.5 cm] from beg, noting 2 sts will be increased every row. Cast off loosely.

Finishing

  1. Fringe:
    Cut lengths of yarn 10" [25.5 cm] long.
    Holding 3 strands tog, knot into fringe approx 1" [2.5 cm] apart along each side of Shawl. Trim fringe evenly