Knitted Speckle Shawl

The Knitted Speckle Shawl is an absolute gem in the world of accessories! With its charming mix of soft colors and cozy feel, this shawl is like a warm hug on a chilly day. The intricate knit pattern gives it a unique touch, making it perfect for adding a pop of style to any outfit. Whether you're out for a stroll or snuggled up by the fireplace, this shawl is sure to be your new favorite go-to accessory. So go ahead, wrap yourself in its beauty and embrace the comfort and style it brings!

I used one skein of Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering in Cosmic Speckle with size 8 needles.

CO 3, long tail.

Row 1: k 1 st, kfb, kfb

Row 2: kfb, k to last 2 sts, k2tog

Row 3: k to last 2 sts, kfb, kfb

Repeat rows 2 and 3 four times.

Row 4: kfb, (yo, k2tog) to last 2 sts, k2tog

Row 5: k to last 2 sts, kfb, kfb

Repeat rows 2 and 3 four times, then rows 4 and 5 once. Continue in this manner to create the evenly spaced garter and eyelets. Repeat until the shawl is the desired size, or until you are nearly out of yarn. BO using JSSBO or something stretchy after a row 5. Weave in tails.

Block this shawl if desired, to give it drape and to open the eyelets. The shawl naturally curves a bit, and I blocked it into the curved shape to emphasize it a bit more.

This shawl is 16" from the bottom starting point to the top, and about 60" along the bind off edge. I love the speckled yarn, with the vibrant fuchsia, blue, and black against the pale blue-gray background.

I wanted to make this shawl increase at a faster rate than my other asymmetrical triangle scarves, so I increased two stitches for every two rows instead of just one stitch every two rows. This resulted in this curved shape, and after knitting I discovered that this is sometimes called a boomerang shawl. I like the curved triangle, since it's different than the usual asymmetrical triangle. It also creates a bit of a spiral on the ends of the shawl.