The Caring Asymmetrical Shawl Knitting Pattern is an easy beginners project.
This trendy and versatile accessory is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your wardrobe while keeping you warm during the cooler months. Crafted with the beginner knitter in mind, this shawl knitting pattern provides clear, step-by-step written instructions and easy-to-follow charts, ensuring a seamless knitting experience.
Notes:
- This shawl is made sideways in one piece, starting from the corner and increasing towards the wide edge on one side creating an asymmetrical triangle.
- This stunning pattern features garter ribbing stitches in the body and simple lacy panel to give you the perfect accessory for any outfit. The shawl is finished with a few rows in garter stitch.
- The pattern includes one size, but you can change the size of the shawl even by working fewer/more garter ribbing pattern repeats.
- This pattern has written instructions and charts.
- Skill level: Advanced-beginner, Intermediate.
- Notions: cable needle, markers, (optional), row counter (optional), blocking pins.
- Skills: basic knitting skills (knit, purl, ktbl, ptbl, yo, k2tog, ssk), blocking shawls.
- Gauge is not crucial for this project, but should give you a fabric that you like with the yarn used.
SIZE of the sample shawl:
- Length along top edge: 63 ” (160 cm).
- Depth: 26.7 ” (70 сm).
YARN: You will need 155-200 gr of Sport (or Fingering) weight yarn with the most natural fiber content (wool, merino wool, alpaca, cotton, linen) or blend of 2 or more natural fibers. For example:
- Cascade 220® Sport by Cascade Yarns, Sport, 100% Wool, 164 yds/1.76 oz (150 m/50 gr).
- DROPS Alpaca by Garnstudio, Sport, 100% Alpaca, 183 yds/1.76 oz (167 m/50 gr).
- Cheeky Merino Joy by Rosy Green Wool, Sport, 100% Merino, 350 yds/3.53 oz (320 m/100 gr).
- Arroyo by Malabrigo Yarn, Sport, 100% Merino, 334 yds/3.53 oz (305 m/100 gr).
Sample Yardage: 508.0 yds (465.0 m).
Sample Gauge: 19 sts x 30 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) worked in Garter Rib St after blocking.
Happy Stitches!
