Knit Shawls: 25 Unique & Vibrant Designs

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Creative Designs, Unmatched Color Combining Noro’s most popular shawl designs with several brand new and exclusive patterns, Knit Shawls: 25 Unique & Vibrant Designs is a must-have collection for every knitter who loves shawls, colorful knits, or both. Lace, color-blocked textures, miters, leaf-shaped motifs, origami-inspired folds, and much more make this collection engaging for knitters of all skill levels. Using Noro’s most popular yarns in their unparalleled solids and self-striping colorways, each and every shawl is guaranteed to be a feast for the needles, the body, and the eyes.

• 25 UNIQUE & VIBRANT DESIGNS •

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KNIT SHAWLS 25

UNIQUE & VIBRANT DESIGNS

New York, New York

Sixth&Spring Books An imprint of SOHO Publishing 104 W 27th Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10001 www.sixthandspring.com Editor JACOB SEIFERT Art Directors DIANE LAMPHRON IRENE LEDWITH Designer DANITA ALBERT Patterns Editor CARLA SCOTT Photography JACK DEUTSCH ROSE CALLAHAN Stylist CYNTHIA ADAMS Hair and Makeup JESSICA SAAL Chief Executive Officer CAROLINE KILMER

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Sixth & Spring Books, editor.

Title: Knit shawls : 25 unique & vibrant designs / Sixth&Spring Books.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021047142 | ISBN 9781970048087 Subjects: LCSH: Knitting--Patterns. | Shawls. | BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / Knitting | CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / General Classification: LCC TT825 .K6345 2022 | DDC 746.43/2041--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021047142 Manufactured in China 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2

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FIRST EDITION

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CONTENTS 6

Introduction

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Shifting Sands

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Cabled Wrap

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Three Peaks

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Brick Lane

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Lace Panel Shawl

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Tilted Blocks

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Striped Shawl

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Breathing Room

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Summer Citrus Shawl

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Simple Cabled Shawl

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Origami Shawl

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Chevron Short-Row Wrap

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Triangle Shawl

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Brioche Shawl

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Flying Cranes

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Akari Triangular Shawl

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Coral Sunshine

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Color Rush

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Textured Shawl

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Crescent-Shaped Shawl

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Wavy Triangle Shawl

84 Hypnotica 88

Sweeping Waves

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Autumn Leaves Shawl

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Mitered Wrap

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Helpful Information

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INTRODUCTION Shawls are endlessly versatile. They can be worn to add warmth on a cool day, yet their practicality doesn’t stop them from being fashionable or exciting. They can come in virtually any size or shape. There are no limitations as to which techniques or stitch patterns can be used or combined. They are meant to be worn, but they are not dependent upon a perfect fit. What is there not to love about shawls?

Combining several new and exclusive designs with the most beloved shawls from Noro magazine and the original book series, this collection features 25 beautiful and diverse patterns. With simple textures, cables, entrelac, lace, and many other techniques, this book promises to have multiple projects that will entice any knitter. Keep things simple with rectangular or triangular shawls, or try something a bit more engaging such as origami folds or leaf motifs of varying sizes. Whatever your skill level or personal taste, this collection offers plenty of alluring projects for every knitter.

Whichever pattern you choose to cast on, you can rest assured that it will be made even more special by using Noro yarn. Choose from Noro’s trademark self-striping colorways, beautiful solids, luscious tonals, or mix and match. Any shawl knit with Noro is sure to be a cherished keepsake that will catch the eyes and steal the hearts of anyone who loves color.

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Row 79 K2, kbf, k2, SS, k2, p1, *k4, [SS, k2] twice, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 80 K3, *k1, [p2, SS] twice, p4; rep from to last 10 sts, k1, p2, SS, p3, k3.

Row 81 K2, kbf, k1, yo, k2, SS, k2, p1, *4-st RC, [SS, k2] twice, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 82 K3, *k1, [p2, SS] twice, p4; rep from * to last 12 sts, k1, [p2, SS] twice, p2, k3.

Row 83 K2, kbf, k2, [SS, k2] twice, p1, *k4, [SS, k2] twice, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 84 K3, *k1, [p2, SS] twice, p4; rep from * to last 13 sts, k1, [p2, SS] twice, p3, k3.

Row 85 K2, kbf, k3, [SS, k2] twice, p1, *8-st RDC, p1, k4, [SS, k2] twice, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 86 K3, *k1, [p2, SS] twice, p4, k1, p8; rep from * to last 14 sts, k1, [p2, SS] twice, p4, k3.

Row 87 K2, kbf, k4, [SS, k2] twice, p1, *k4, [yo, k2] twice, p1, k4, [SS, k2] twice, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 88 K3, *k1, [p2, SS] twice, p4; rep from * to last 4 sts, p1, k3.

Row 89 K2, kbf, k1, yo, *4-st RC, [SS, k2] twice, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 90 K3, *k1, [p2, SS] twice, p4; rep from * to last 6 sts, k1, p2, k3.

Row 91 K2, kbf, k2, p1, *k4, [SS, k2] twice, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 92 K3, *k1, [p2, SS] twice, p4; rep from * to last 7 sts, k1, p3, k3.

Row 93 K2, kbf, k1, yo, k2, p1, *4-st RC, [SS, k2] twice, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 94 K3, *k1, [p2, SS] twice, p4; rep from * to last 9 sts, k1, p2, SS, p2, k3.

Row 95 K2, kbf, k2, SS, k2, p1, *k4, [SS, k2] twice, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 96 K3, *k1, [p2, SS] twice, p4; rep from * to last 10 sts, k1, p2, SS, p3, k3.

Note Change to longer circular needle as needed.

Rep rows 49 – 96 five times more, then rows 49–78 once more.

Trim Note When working the next RS row, drop all p1-st columns, unravel all the way down to the end and work k1, p1 into the top strand of the dropped st. Work all yo’s as SS sts and k the knit sts.

Row 1 (RS) K2, kbf, *work to next p1 st, drop st, (k1, p1) into strand; rep from * to end.

Row 2 Knit.

Row 3 K2, kbf, k to end.

Row 4 Knit.

Bind off.

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FINISHING Weave in ends. Lightly spray water on shawl and pin to measurements to block, making adjustments between cables and strand sts to neaten up the sts. •

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STITCH KEY k on RS, p on WS p on RS, k on WS no stitch kbf yo SS (strand st) 3-st RC 4-st RC 6-st RDC 8-st RDC

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COLOR RUSH Designed by Sophia Minakais

Work from the top down, decreasing to a point, before picking up along the sides to complete a textured rib border.

Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Tier 1 (top triangles)

Width 74"/188cm

*P2, turn; k2, turn; p3, turn; k3, turn; p4, turn; k4, turn; p5, turn;

Length 40"/101.5cm

k5, turn; p6, do not turn work; rep from * to end of row.

After finishing Tier 1, you will have 26 triangles. Turn work to RS.

MATERIALS • 3 7oz/200g balls (each approx 437yd/400m) of Noro Ito (wool)

Tier 2 (left-leaning rectangles)

in #2 Abiko

Bind off 5 sts (you will have 1 st on RH needle). With RH needle, pick

• One size 9 (5.5mm) circular needle, 40"/101.5cm long, OR SIZE

up and k 4 sts evenly along side of triangle (or rectangle), k1 from

TO OBTAIN GAUGE

LH needle; *turn, p6; turn, k5, SKP; rep from * until you reach next

• Stitch markers

gap on LH needle.

GAUGE

**With RH needle, pick up and k 5 sts evenly along side of triangle

14 sts and 20 rows to 4"/10cm over St st using size 9 (5.5mm) needle.

TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

SHAWL Entrelac Center Cast on 156 sts.

Set-up row (RS) Knit.

(or rectangle), k1 from LH needle; *turn, p6; turn, k5, SKP; rep from * until you reach next gap on LH needle.

Rep from ** until end of row. Turn work.

After finishing tier 2, you will have 25 left-leaning rectangles —151 sts.

Tier 3 (right-leaning rectangles) Bind off 5 sts (you will have 1 st on RH needle). With RH needle, pick up and p 5 sts along side of rectangle; *turn, k6; turn, p5, p2tog; rep from * until you reach next gap on LH needle.

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*Rep short-rows 1–14 of Level Right Edge.

Rep stripe pat —218 sts.**

Rep short-rows 1–14 of Create Wave.

Rep from * to **, placing m2s and working Invert Wave twice on each side —278 sts.

Invert Wave

Rep from * to **, placing m3s and working Invert Wave 3 times on

Short-row 1 (RS) K31 (this brings you to an m2 or m3 at the dip

each side —338 sts.

between the crests of 2 waves), w&t.

Rep short-rows 1–15 Level Right Edge.

Short-row 2 K3, w&t.

Short-row 3 K5, w&t.

Next short-row (RS) K3, sm, kfb and pm2 between sts, k44, w&t.

Short-row 4 K7, w&t.

***Rep short-rows 2–14 of Invert Wave.

Short-row 5 K9, w&t.

Next short-row (RS) K45, w&t.

Short-row 6 K11, w&t.

Rep from *** twice more.

Short-row 7 K13, w&t.

Short-row 8 K15, w&t.

Rep rows 2–14 of Invert Wave once more.

Short-row 9 K17, w&t.

Rep Level Center, but work short-row 14 as foll:

Short-row 10 K19, w&t.

Short-row 14 (WS) K56, w&t.

Short-row 11 K21, w&t.

Next short-row (RS) K to 1 st before center marker, kfb and pm2

Short-row 12 K23, w&t.

between these 2 sts, sm1, kfb and pm2 between these 2 sts, k44,

Short-row 13 K25, w&t.

w&t.

Short-row 14 K27, w&t.

Short-row 15 K29, w&t.

****Rep short-rows 2–14 of Invert Wave.

Short-row 16 K27, w&t

Next short-row (RS) K45, w&t.

Short-row 17 K25, w&t.

Rep from **** twice more.

Short-row 18 K23, w&t.

Short-row 19 K21, w&t.

Rep short-rows 2–14 of Invert Wave once more.

Short-row 20 K19, w&t.

Rep short-rows 1–14 of Level Left Edge, but work short-row 14 as foll:

Short-row 21 K17, w&t.

Short-row 14 (WS) K3, sm1, k28, w&t.

Short-row 22 K15, w&t.

Next short-row (RS) K to 1 st before last marker, kfb and pm2

Short-row 23 K13, w&t.

between these 2 sts, sm1, k3 — 370 sts.

Short-row 24 K11, w&t.

Next row (WS) Knit.

Short-row 25 K9, w&t.

Next row (RS) K3, sm1, kfb, k to 1 st before center marker, kfb, sm1,

Short-row 26 K7, w&t.

kfb, k to 1 st before last marker, kfb, sm1, k3 — 4 sts inc’d.

Short-row 27 K5, w&t.

Next row Knit.

Short-row 28 (WS) K3, w&t.

Rep last 2 rows 6 times more — 398 sts. Bind off.

Rep short-rows 1–15 of Level Center.

FINISHING

Rep short rows 2–14 of Create Wave.

Weave in ends. Block to measurements, making sure short-row sections lay smooth. •

Next short-row (RS) K to 1 st before center marker, kfb and pm3 between these 2 sts, sm1, kfb and pm3 between these 2 sts, k28, w&t.

Rep short-rows 2–14 of Create Wave.

Rep short-rows 1–28 of Invert Wave.

Rep short-rows 1–15 of Level Left Edge.

Rep short rows 2–14 of Create Wave.

Next short-row (RS) K to 1 st before final marker, kfb and pm3 between sts, sm1, k3—190 sts.

Next row (WS) Knit.

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HYPNOTICA Designed by Tania Brown

Triangles of two varieties grow from each other to create panels that are joined into one mesmerizing rectangular shawl.

Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

SHAWL

Width 23"/58.5cm

Boxed-in Diamond (make 3)

Length 72"/183cm

*Mitered triangle 1 (MT1)

MATERIALS

With A, cast on 112 sts.

Set-up row (WS) With A, k54, ssk, pm, k2tog, k54 —110 sts.

• 3 3 ½oz/100g skeins (each approx 328yd/300m) of Noro Silk Garden

Dec row 1 (RS) With B, ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog — 2 sts dec’d.

Sock (wool/silk/nylon/mohair) in #S457 Yaizu (A)

Dec row 2 With B, k to 2 sts before marker, ssk, sm, k2tog,

• 3 3 ½oz/100g skeins (each approx 328yd/300m) of Noro Silk Garden

k to end — 2 sts dec’d.

Sock Solo Tweed in #TW84 Utsunomiya (B)

Dec row 3 With A, ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog — 2 sts dec’d.

• One size 5 (3.75mm) circular needle, 24"/60cm long, OR SIZE TO

Dec row 4 With A, k to 2 sts before marker, ssk, sm, k2tog,

OBTAIN GAUGE

k to end — 2 sts dec’d.

• Stitch marker

Rep rows 1–4 twelve times more, then rep row 1 once more—4 sts rem.

GAUGE

Next row (WS) With B, ssk, remove marker, k2tog — 2 sts.

Final row With B, ssk. Fasten off rem st.

18 sts and 34 rows to 4"/10cm over garter st using size 5 (3.75mm) needle.

TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

NOTE Reference assembly diagram on page 86 as you work the shawl.

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Mitered triangle 2 (MT2) With A and RS facing, pick up and k 56 sts along edge of MT1 from A to B (see diagram) and then cast on 56 sts —112 sts.

Beg with set-up row, complete as for MT1.

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AUTUMN LEAVES SHAWL Designed by Anna Stoklosa

The golden hues of autumn inspired this free-form shawl, composed of individual leaves in a one-of-a-kind design.

Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

SHAWL Large Leaf (make 18)

Shawl width Approx 52"/132cm

Cast on 7 sts.

Shawl length Approx 34"/86cm

Row 1 (WS) Purl.

Large leaf Approx 8"/20.5cm square

Row 2 Sl 1, [yo, k1] 6 times —13 sts.

Medium leaf Approx 6 x 7"/15 x 18cm

Rows 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 Purl.

Small leaf Approx 5 x 6"/12.5 x 15cm

Row 4 Sl 1, [yo, k1] 12 times — 25 sts.

MATERIALS

Row 6 Sl 1, [k3, yo, k1, yo] 5 times, k4 — 35 sts.

Row 8 Sl 1, k4, [yo, k1, yo, k5] 5 times — 45 sts.

• 4 3 ½oz/100g skeins (each approx 328yd/300m) of Noro Silk Garden

Row 10 Sl 1, k5, [yo, k1, yo, k2, k3tog, k2] 4 times, yo, k1, yo,

Sock (wool/silk/nylon/mohair) in #S421 Hokuto

k6 — 47 sts.

• One pair size 6 (4mm) needles, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Row 12 K2tog, k5, yo, k1, yo, k7, [yo, k1, yo, k2, k3tog, k2] twice,

• Stitch holders

yo, k1, yo, k7, yo, k1, yo, k5, k2tog — 51 sts.

GAUGE 18 sts and 23 rows to 4"/10cm over St st using size 6 (4mm) needles.

Row 13 P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog — 49 sts.

Row 14 K2tog, k4, yo, k1, yo, k9, [yo, k1, yo, k7] twice, yo, k1, yo, k9, yo, k1, yo, k4, k2tog — 57 sts.

TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

NOTE

Leaf tip 1 Row 1 (WS) P2tog, p11; turn work, leaving rem sts on hold.

The shawl uses a total of 54 leaves with 18 leaves in each of the

Row 2 Bind off 2 sts, k3 (4 sts on RH needle), yo, k1, yo, k3,

3 leaf sizes. The leaves are laid out in a random fashion.

k2tog —11 sts.

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before marker, remove marker, S2KP, sl st back to LH needle, replace

Dec row 4 K to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sm, k to marker, sm, ssk,

marker, sl st back to RH needle, work in rib as established to last 2 sts,

k to end —2 sts dec’d.

k2 — 4 sts dec’d.

Row 5 Knit, purling the st resulting from the k2tog dec from previous

Row 4 With A, k2, cont in rib to 2 sts before marker, p2tog tbl, sm,

dec row 4.

cont in rib to marker, sm, p2tog, cont in rib to last 2 sts, k2—2 sts

Row 6 (RS) Work garter dec row as before — 4 sts dec’d.

dec’d.

Rep rows 1– 6 once, then rep rows 1–3 once more.

Row 5 With B, rep row 3.

Row 6 With B, rep row 4.

Second Short-row Section

Rep rows 3–6 until piece measures 3½"/9cm from beg, end with

Short-rows 1 (RS) and 2 (WS) With A, k21, w&t, k to end.

a row 6.

Short-rows 3 and 4 K42, w&t, k to end.

Short-rows 5 and 6 K63, w&t, k to end.

First Short-row Section

Short-rows 7 and 8 K84, w&t, k to end.

Short-rows 1 (RS) and 2 (WS) With A, k92, w&t, k to end.

Dec row 9 (RS) K to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sm, k to marker, sm,

Short-rows 3 and 4 K69, w&t, k to end.

ssk, k to end — 2 sts dec’d.

Short-rows 5 and 6 K46, w&t, k to end.

Short-rows 10 (WS) and 11 (RS) K21, w&t, k to end.

Short-rows 7 and 8 K23, w&t, k to end.

Short-rows 12 and 13 K42, w&t, k to end.

Garter dec row 9 (RS) K to 2 sts before marker, remove marker, S2KP,

Short-rows 14 and 15 K63, w&t, k to end.

replace marker, k to 1 st before marker, remove marker, S2KP, sl st back

Short-rows 16 and 17 K84, w&t, k to end.

to LH needle, replace marker, sl st back to RH needle, k to end — 4 sts

Row 10 (WS) Knit, purling the st resulting from the k2tog dec from

dec’d.

previous dec row.

Short-rows 10 (WS) and 11 (RS) K92, w&t, k to end.

Short-rows 12 and 13 K69, w&t, k to end.

Second Ribbed Section

Short-rows 14 and 15 K46, w&t, k to end.

Work rows 5 and 6 of ribbed section, then rep rows 3– 6 as before

Short-rows 16 and 17 K23, w&t, k to end.

until 2 sts rem in side sections, end with a WS row.

Knit 3 rows, dec’ing on RS rows as established. Bind off.

Garter Section Row 1 (WS) Knit, purling the st resulting from the S2KP dec from

FINISHING

previous garter dec row.

Weave in ends. Block lightly to measurements. •

Row 2 (RS) Work garter dec row as before—4 sts dec’d.

Row 3 Knit, purling the st resulting from the S2KP dec from previous garter dec row.

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HELPFUL INFORMATION ABBREVIATIONS 2nd

second

3rd

third

p2tog

purl 2 stitches together— 1 stitch decreased

A, B, C color of yarn

p

purl

approx approximately

pat(s)

pattern(s)

beg

begin(ning)

pm

place maker

ch

chain

psso

pass slipped stitch over

cm

centimeter(s)

rem

remain(ing)(s)

cn

cable needle

rep

repeat(s)

cont

continu(e)(ing)

RH

right-hand

dec

decreas(e)(es)(ing)

RS

right side(s)

dec’d

decreased

S2KP

slip 2 stitches together knitwise,

inc

increas(e)(es)(ing)

knit 1 stitch, pass 2 slipped

inc’d

increased

stitches over knit 1—2 stitches

k

knit

decreased

k2tog

knit 2 stitches together—

k3tog kfb

SK2P

stitches together, pass slipped

knit 3 stitches together—

stitch over knit 2 together—2

2 stitches decreased

stitches decreased SKP

same stitch—1 stitch increased kfbf

slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over

knit info front, back, and front sl

slip

increased

sm

slip marker

left-hand

ssk

slip 2 stitches knitwise one at

lp(s)

loop(s)

a time; insert left needle into

m

meter(s)

front of 2 slipped stitches and

insert tip of LH needle from

knit them together—1 stitch

front to back under strand

decreased

M1R

M1-p

between last stitch worked and

st(s)

stitch(es)

next stitch; knit into back loop

St st

stockinette stitch

—1 knit stitch increased

tbl

through back loop(s)

insert tip of LH needle from

tog

together

back to front under strand

WS

wrong side(s)

between last stitch worked and

wyif

with yarn in front

next stitch; knit into front loop

yo('s)

yarnover(s)

—1 knit stitch increased

*

repeat directions following *

[]

repeat directions inside

insert tip of LH needle from back to front under strand

Projects using basic stitches.

May include basic increases and decreases.

EASY Projects may include simple stitch patterns, colorwork, and/or shaping.

INTERMEDIATE Projects may include involved stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping.

knit 1— 1 stitch decreased

of same stitch—2 stitches LH

M1(L)

BASIC

slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2

1 stitch decreased

knit into front and back of

SKILL LEVELS

Complex

COMPLEX

Projects may include complex stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping using a variety of techniques and stitches simultaneously.

as many times as indicated

between last stitch worked and

brackets as many times as

next stitch; purl into front loop

indicated

—1 purl stitch increased MC

main color

mm

millimeter(s)

oz

ounce(s)

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KITCHENER STITCH Cut a tail at least 4 times the length of the edge that will be grafted together and thread through a tapestry needle. Hold needles together

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Insert tapestry needle knitwise through first stitch on front

needle, pull yarn through, and slip stitch off needle. Then, insert

with right sides showing, making sure each has the same number of

tapestry needle purlwise through next stitch on front needle and pull

live stitches, and work as follows:

yarn through, leaving this stitch on needle.

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Insert tapestry needle purlwise through first stitch on front needle.

Pull yarn through, leaving stitch on needle.

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Insert tapestry needle purlwise through first stitch on back needle, pull yarn through, and slip stitch off needle. Then, insert

tapestry needle knitwise through next stitch on back needle and pull yarn through, leaving this stitch on needle.

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Insert tapestry needle knitwise through first stitch on back needle. Pull yarn through, leaving stitch on needle.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all stitches on both front and back needles have been grafted.

PROVISIONAL CAST-ON With scrap yarn and crochet hook, chain the number of stitches to cast on, plus a few extra. Cut a tail and pull the tail through the last chain stitch. With knitting needle and yarn, pick up and knit the stated number of stitches through the “purl bumps” on the back of the chain. To remove scrap chain, when instructed, pull out the tail from the last crochet stitch. Gently and slowly pull on the tail to unravel the crochet stitches, carefully placing each released knit stitch on a needle.

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STANDARD YARNWeight WEIGHTSystem SYSTEM Standard Yarn

DISTRIBUTORS

Categories of yarn, gauge ranges, and recommended needle and hook sizes Yarn Weight Symbol & Category

Super Fine

Fine

Light

Sock, Fingering, Baby

Sport, Baby

Knit Gauge 33–40** Range* in sts Stockinette Stitch to 4 inches

27–32 sts

23–26 sts

Recommended Needle in Metric Size Range

1.5–2.25 mm

2.25— 3.25 mm

3.25— 3.75 mm

3.75— 4.5 mm

4.5— 5.5 mm

5.5— 8 mm

8— 12.75 mm

12.75 mm and larger

Recommended Needle U.S. Size Range

000–1

1 to 3

3 to 5

5 to 7

7 to 9

9 to 11

11 to 17

17 and larger

Crochet Gauge* Ranges in Single Crochet to 4 inch

32–42 21–32 double sts crochets**

16–20 sts

12–17 sts

11–14 sts

8–11 sts

6–9 sts

5 sts and fewer

Recommended Hook in Metric Size Range

Steel*** 1.6–1.4 mm

2.25— 3.5 mm

3.5— 4.5 mm

4.5— 5.5 mm

5.5— 6.5 mm

6.5— 9 mm

9— 16 mm

16 mm and larger

Recommended Hook U.S. Size Range

Steel*** 6, 7, 8 Regular hook B–1

B–1 to E–4

E–4 to 7

7 to I–9

I–9 to K–10 1⁄2

K–10 1⁄2 to M–13

M–13 to Q

Q and larger

Type of Yarns in Category

Lace Fingering 10-count crochet thread

Medium

China

Bulky

Super Bulky

Jumbo

DK, Light Worsted

Worsted, Chunky, Afghan, Craft, Aran Rug

Super Bulky, Roving

Jumbo, Roving

21–24 sts

16–20 sts

7–11 sts

6 sts and fewer

12–15 sts

Lotus Cashmere Co., LTD Xingtai, 054000 Tel: 03192292528 stella@lotusyarns.com Germany, Austria, Switzerland, & Benelux

Knitting Fever International 315 Bayview Avenue Amityville, New York 11701 ariane@knittingfever.com www.knittingfever.com Greece

Kriari 26 Chania, Crete 73134 Tel: +302821079879 info@plekochania.com Italy

Fornasari Distribuzione Ivrea, 10015 Tel: 00393455646088 info@fornasaridistribuzione.com Korea

Annknitting Co. Gyeonggi-do, 12503 Tel: 827046595377 tedd@annknitting.com Poland

Amiqs Sp. z o.o. al. Jerozolimskie 179, lok.-1,21a Warszawa, 02-222 Tel: +48606203820 kontakt@amiqs.pl Portugal & Spain

* GUIDELINES ONLY: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and needle or hook sizes for specific yarn categories. ** Lace weight yarns are usually knitted or crocheted on larger needles and hooks to create lacy, openwork patterns. Accordingly, a gauge range is difficult to determine. Always follow the gauge stated in your pattern. *** Steel crochet hooks are sized differently from regular hooks—the higher the number, the smaller the hook, which is the reverse of regular hook sizing This Standards & Guidelines booklet and downloadable symbol artwork are available at:

KNITTING NEEDLES SIZES US

Metric

US

Metric

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2mm 2.25mm 2.75mm 3.25mm 3.5mm 3.75mm 4mm 4.5mm 5mm

9 10 10½ 11 13 15 17 19 35

5.5mm 6mm 6.5mm 8mm 9mm 10mm 12.75mm 15mm 19mm

Knitting Labs Lisboa, Lisboa 1600-673 Tel: +351917281659 luisa.arruda@knittinglabs.com Russia

People Knit Proezd Serebryakova, 14b Moscow, 129343 Tel: +74952250810 kfi@peopleknit.ru United Kingdom & Ireland

Knitting Fever International 315 Bayview Avenue Amityville, New York 11701 gareth@knittingfever.com www.knittingfever.com USA, Canada, & Worldwide

Knitting Fever International 315 Bayview Avenue Amityville, New York 11701 customerservice@knittingfever.com www.knittingfever.com Sweden & Norway

House of Hobbies Sweden Taby, stockholm 18338 Tel: 0046 737 69 74 79 thomas@houseofhobbies.se

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INDEX A

E

M

abbreviations 101

elongated stitches

Mitered Wrap 98

Akari Triangular Shawl 62

Brick Lane 20

asymmetrical

Flying Cranes 58

Akari Triangular Shawl 62

entrelac

Breathing Room 30 Coral Sunshine 66

Color Rush 70 Autumn Leaves Shawl 92

Summer Citrus Shawl 36

Sweeping Waves 88

Autumn Leaves Shawl 92

Flying Cranes 58

H Helpful Information 101

Brick Lane 20

how-to

Brioche Shawl 54

cables Breathing Room 30

O

P Coral Sunshine 66 how-to 102

Kitchener stitch 102

R

provisional cast-on 102

rectangular

Hypnotica 84

Brick Lane 20 Brioche Shawl 54

I

Cabled Wrap 12 Chevron Short-Row Wrap 46

I-cord

Brioche Shawl 54

Sweeping Waves 88

Hypnotica 84 Origami Shawl 42

Cabled Wrap 12

Striped Shawl 28

Simple Cabled Shawl 40

Textured Shawl 74

center-out Triangle Shawl 50 Chevron Short-Row Wrap 46

K how-to 102 Sweeping Waves 88

Coral Sunshine 66

distributors 103 drop stitches Breathing Room 30 Shifting Sands 8

S

Summer Citrus Shawl 36 Sweeping Waves 88 Textured Shawl 74 Tilted Blocks 26 Simple Cabled Shawl 40 skill levels 101 103 Striped Shawl 28 Summer Citrus Shawl 36 Sweeping Waves 88

T tassels Three Peaks 16 Textured Shawl 74 Three Peaks 16 Tilted Blocks 26 Triangle Shawl 50 triangular Autumn Leaves Shawl 92 Color Rush 70 Flying Cranes 58 Simple Cabled Shawl 40 Three Peaks 16 Triangle Shawl 50

short rows

L

Chevron Short-Row Wrap 46

lace

Crescent-Shaped Shawl 76

Akari Triangular Shawl 62 Coral Sunshine 66 Crescent-Shaped Shawl 76

Mitered Wrap 98 Wavy Triangle Shawl 78 side-to-side

Lace Panel Shawl 24

Akari Triangular Shawl 62

Summer Citrus Shawl 36

Breathing Room 30

Tilted Blocks 26

Brioche Shawl 54

Lace Panel Shawl 24

Cabled Wrap 12 Coral Sunshine 66

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Simple Cabled Shawl 40

Sweeping Waves 88

Shifting Sands 8

Crescent-Shaped Shawl 76

D

Tilted Blocks 26

Kitchener stitch

Color Rush 70

Shifting Sands 8

Three Peaks 16

provisional cast-on

Breathing Room 30

Cabled Wrap 12

Triangle Shawl 50

Origami Shawl 42

standard yarn weight system

F

Brick Lane 20

C

Hypnotica 84

Origami Shawl 42

bias, on the Striped Shawl 28

Autumn Leaves Shawl 92

eyelets

Shifting Sands 8

B

modular

Lace Panel Shawl 24

W Wavy Triangle Shawl 78

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