By Marjory Richmond

If you are looking for a basic shawl that is simple to make but nice enough to be worn anytime you feel like dressing up, this basic shawl knitting pattern fits the bill. It’s a good project that will give you lots of practice decreasing and increasing.

You’ll need:

1. Approximately 30 yards of fuzzy and medium weight yarn

2. Size 7 straight needles

3. Sewing needle or crochet hook

Size:

This pattern makes a piece that is roughly 52 inches long and 14 inches wide. If you want a longer shawl, simply use more yarn, or you can increase more to get a wider shawl.

Let’s start!

1. Begin by casting on 3 stitches.

2. Knit row 1, purl row 2.

3. Increase by knitting into the front and back on the first and last stitch; then knit other stitches.

4. Purl row 4.

5. Repeat this pattern while purl rows and increasing on both ends of the knit rows; for approximately 12 inches.

6. Purl and knit straight until the shawl measures approximately 45 inches.

7. Continue this pattern, only this time, decrease on the last and first stitch of the knit rows by k2tog on each end.

Finishing tip: Bind off and weave the ends once you get down to the last 3 stitches. A wonderful way to wear this piece is by draping it over your shoulders and holding it in place with a nice pin. You can also use a knitting needle or a fancy chopstick to hold it together.

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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By Marjory Richmond

This is a shawl knitting pattern that you can use in a thousand different ways. You can choose to wear it as a scarf, drape it around your head and over your head, or simply wrap it around your shoulders. This scarf is warm and stretchy and you’ll discover that you’ll want to wear it all the time. Because of the stretch, it can be a great gift for a person whose size you’re unsure of.

You’ll need:

1. 200 yards of 2 bulky and textured yarns (or you can go for 2 various medium weight yarns)
2. Size 15 and 40 inch circular needles
3. Tapestry needle or crochet hook
4. Scissors

Gauge:

12 rows and 12 stitches to make a 4 and a half inch square

Size:

The finished piece is about 9 inches long and 44 inches around. The material has a lot of stretch and can work for most people. This is a simple pattern that can easily be altered in terms of size.

Let’s start!

1. Begin by casting on 116 stitches using the long tail cast on stitch. Do this while holding both yarn strands together. The long tail cast on stitch will make your stitch stretchy yet structured looking.

2. Join in round (circular knitting). Make sure not to twist the stitches.

3. Knit in knit two, purl two ribbing for pattern.

4. Continue working in this pattern for 9 inches or until you achieve your desired length.

5. Bind off loosely.

6. Cut the yarn while leaving a few inches for tail.

7. With a crochet hook, weave in ends.

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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