Lion Brand^® LB Collection^® Cotton Bamboo - LB Collection^® Silk Mohair

GAUGE:

12 sts = about 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern with one strand each A and B held tog. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

NOTES:

1. Place markers as instructed on Row 3 to help keep track of your sts. On following rows, slip markers each time you come to them.
2. Shawl begins at center back neck and is shaped by working yarn over (yo) increases on every row.
3. A yarn over (yo) creates a new loop on your needle and is worked by wrapping the yarn around your right hand needle. Do not use an existing st to make a yarn over. The finished yarn over will leave an open space (like an eyelet) in your knitting—that is part of this design.
4. 2 sts at the beg and end of every row are always knit.
5. Shawl sts increase by 2 sts on every WS row and by 4 sts on every RS row.
6. A series of yarn overs and k2togs are worked on Row 9 to create the eyelet pattern.
7. Shawl is worked with 2 strands of yarn — 1 strand each of A and B, held tog throughout.
8. Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.

SHAWL
With one strand each of A and B held tog, cast on 5 sts.
Row 1: (RS) K2, yo, k1, yo, k2 – 7 sts at the end of this row.
Row 2: K2, yo, k3, yo, k2 – 9 sts at the end of this row.
Row 3: K2, yo, k2, yo, place marker (pm), k1, pm, yo, k2, yo, k2 – 13 sts at the end of this row.
Row 4: K2, yo, p to marker, sl marker (sm), p1, sm, p to last 2 sts, yo, k2 – 15 sts at the end of this row.
Row 5: K2, yo, k to marker, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2 – 19 sts.
Row 6: Rep Row 4 – 21 sts at the end of this row.
Rows 7 and 8: Rep Rows 5 and 6 – 27 sts at the end of this row.
Row 9: K2, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to 1 st before marker, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, **yo, k2tog; rep from ** to last 2 sts, yo, k2 – 31 sts at the end of this row.
Row 10: K2, yo, p to marker, sm, p1, sm, p to last 2 sts, yo, k2 – 33 sts at the end of this row.
Row 11: Rep Row 5 – 37 sts at end of this row.
Row 12: Note: You are knitting across a WS row to form a ridge on the RS of Shawl. K2, yo, k to marker, sm, k1, sm, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2 – 39 sts.
Rep Rows 5-12 for pattern 5 more times – 159 sts when all reps complete.
Do not bind off.

FINISHING
Leave sts on needle. *Insert crochet hook through the next 3 sts and sl off needle, yo and draw through all sts on hook, chain 5; rep from * across to last 3 sts, insert crochet hook through the last 3 sts and sl off needle, yo and draw through all sts on hook. Fasten off.
Wet Shawl, then stretch flat into shape and allow to dry.
Weave in ends.

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