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This shawl knitting pattern is triangular, simple and uses yarn overs. The basic shape is easy to work and the fact that it uses yarn overs adds even more interest to the beautiful yarn. You can choose to make it using a nice skein or some hand dyed yarn for a wonderful, artistic effect. When you use a gorgeous yarn, using a simple knitting pattern like the one I’m about to give is sometimes best.

For this project, I recommend using a single skein. However, if you don’t have a big skein available it can also be a great project for a special yarn that you don’t know how to use.

You’ll need:

1. Approximately 550 yards of wool blend yarn, light weight wool or any yarn of your choice.
2. A set of size 6 US circular knitting needles
3. Yarn needle and scissors
4. 2 pieces stitch markers

Gauge:

27 rows for every 4 stitches and 20 stitches in stockinette stitch.

Size:

The end product is 31 inches long at the center and 57 inches wide at the top.

Let’s start!

1. Begin by casting on three stitches.

2. Knit one, yarn over (a great way to increase stitches), place marker, knit one, place marker, yarn over, knit one.

3. Knit two, yarn over, slip marker, knit one, slip marker, yarn over, knit two.

4. For the next row: knit three, purl one, knit three.

5. Keep on increasing each side of the center stitch on the right while keeping the first and last three stitches in garter stitch on every side, until such time you have approximately 150 stitches on the needle.

6. For the right side row, make one increase on every end before and after the garter stitch border. (this is in addition to the yo).

7. Once you feel yourself getting worried that you might run out of yarn, work in garter stitch three rows.

8. Bind off the piece and cut the yarn.

9. Don’t forget to weave in ends and block your project so that the piece will open up the yarn overs and the edges will lie flat.

Marjory Richmond is a knitting expert. She spends her time consulting on knotty knitting problems and teaching others how to become proficient at knitting with remarkable speed. To learn more about shawl knitting pattern and her finishing techniques for flawless products Click here.

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