Knitted Diamonds and Ice Shawl
The Knitted Diamonds and Ice Shawl is an exquisite piece that combines elegance with coziness. The diamond pattern adds a touch of sophistication, while the icy hues bring a refreshing and cool vibe. This shawl is perfect for adding a hint of glamour to any outfit, whether you're heading to a fancy event or simply strolling around town. The intricate knit work showcases the dedication and skill of the person who crafted it, making it a true work of art. Wrap yourself in this shawl, and you'll feel like a fashion-forward snow queen ready to conquer the world with style and grace.
Diamonds and Ice
Pattern notes: Worsted weight yarn (and a correspondingly larger needle size) can be substituted for a heavier, larger shawl.
Needle: US size 6 (4mm), or size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarns used: (Color 1) Ella Rae Cozy Bamboo (light (3); 80% viscose, 20% wool; 104 yards/50 grams), 3 balls of color 02; (Color 2) Naturally Caron Spa (light (3); 75% microdenier acrylic, 25% rayon from bamboo; 251 yards/85 grams), 1 skein of Berry Frappe.
Yardage: (Color 1) about 300 yards/285 meters; (Color 2) about 150 yards/138 meters.
Gauge: 5 stitches per inch.
Other Notions: yarn needle for finishing.
Final Measurements: 72 inches/183 cm along longest edge.
Stitch Abbreviations:
Sl1 = slip one
Sl1p = slip one purlwise
K = knit
P = purl
k2tog = knit two together
p2tog = purl two together
yo = yarn over
Diamond Lace Stitch Pattern (16 rows):
Row 1: sl1, yo, k3, *yo, k2tog, k6, repeat from * to end.
Row 2, and all even rows: sl1, p2tog, p to last stitch, yo, p1.
Row 3: sl1, yo, k4, *yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k4, repeat from * to end.
Row 5: sl1, yo, k1, *k6, yo, k2tog, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 7: sl1, yo, k to end.
Row 9: sl1, yo, k7, *yo, k2tog, k6, repeat from * to end.
Row 11: sl1, yo, k8, *yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k4, repeat from * to end.
Row 13: sl1, yo, k5, *k6, yo, k2tog, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 15: sl1, yo, k to end.
Pattern:
Using Color 1, cast on 4 sts.
Row 1: sl1, yo, k to end.
Row 2: sl1, p2tog, p to last stitch, yo, p1.
Repeat these two rows until you have 29 sts. (Always count your stitches after Row 2.)
Purl Ridge Row: sl1, yo, bring yarn to front, p to last st, k1.
Repeat Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have 37 sts.
Knit 1 repeat of Diamond Lace Stitch Pattern.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have 53 sts.
Repeat Purl Ridge Row.
Repeat Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have 61 sts.
Knit 1 repeat of Diamond Lace Stitch Pattern.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have 77 sts.
Repeat Purl Ridge Row.
Repeat Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have 85 sts.
Knit 1 repeat of Diamond Lace Stitch Pattern.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have 101 sts.
Repeat Purl Ridge Row.
Using Color 2, repeat Row 2.
Continuing in Color 2, repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have 109 sts.
Knit 2 repeats of Diamond Lace Stitch Pattern.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have 132 sts.
Repeat Row 1.
Using Color 1, repeat Row 2.
Continuing in Color 1, knit Purl Ridge Row. Repeat Row 2. Knit Purl Ridge Row a second time. Repeat Row 2 again.
Bind off (I purled my bind off row, and left out all yos.)