Knitted Skye Song Shawl
The Knitted Skye Song Shawl is a delightful and versatile accessory that will add a touch of elegance to any outfit! With its intricate knitted pattern and soft texture, it's perfect for keeping you cozy on chilly days or adding a pop of style to your look. Whether you're heading out for a casual stroll or a special event, this shawl will surely become a go-to piece in your wardrobe. Embrace the warmth and charm of the Knitted Skye Song Shawl as you wrap yourself in its cozy embrace for a chic and comfortable fashion statement!
SIZE
S[L]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan: 51[58] inches
Depth: 16.5[20] inches
MATERIALS
Fiber:
Spunky Eclectic Wool Flax [60% merino/40%flax; pencil sliver]; color: Lobster; 4 [6] ounces (size small)
Porpoise Fur merino/flax [60% merino/40% flax; top]; color: Broadbean; 4 [6] ounces (size large)
Finished Yarn:
Wraps per inch: 14-18
Ply: 2
Yardage used: 240(410) yds
Drafting method: short forward draw
Commercial Yarn Alternative
Blacker Yarn Lyonesse 4-ply [50% Falkand/50% flax; 190 yd/174 m per 50g skein]; color: Jade; 2 [3] skeins
Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]
1 set(s) US #8/5mm straight or circular needles (40 inches or larger), as preferred
Tools
stitch markers
yarn needle
GAUGE
20 sts/24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
13 sts/20 rows = 4 inches in Body stitch pattern, after blocking
Body Stitch Pattern
Row 1 [RS]: K2, yo, kfb, k2, yo, *k3tog tbl, yo, k3, yo; rep from * to last 8 sts, k3tog tbl, yo, k2, kfb, yo, k2. 4 sts increased.
Row 2 [WS]: K2, yo, k1, *yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, k2. 2 sts increased.
Row 3 [RS]: K2, yo, kfb, k2, yo, k3tog tbl, yo, k1, *k2, yo, k3tog tbl, yo, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k1, kfb, yo, k2. 4 sts increased.
Row 4 [WS]: K2, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * to last 5 sts, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2. 2 sts increased.
Edging Stitch Pattern
The decrease as the end of the RS rows attaches the border to the body of the shawl, decreasing one body stitch.
Row 1 [RS]: K2, [yo, k1, k2tog] twice, yo twice, ssk, [k2tog, yo, k3] twice, yo, k3tog tbl, yo, k2, ssk.
Row 2 [WS]: Sl1 purlwise wyif, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k4, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 3 [RS]: K1, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo twice, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k2, yo, k3tog tbl, yo, k3, yo, ssk, ssk.
Row 4 [WS]: Sl1 purlwise wyif, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, k2tog, yo, k4, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 5 [RS]: K1, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo twice, ssk, k1,yo, ssk, k3, yo, k3tog tbl, yo, k2, ssk.
Row 6 [WS]: Sl1 purlwise wyif, k7, k2tog, yo, k4, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 7 [RS]: K1, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo twice, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k6, ssk.
Row 8 [WS]: Sl1 purlwise wyif, k5, k2tog, yo, k4, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 9 [RS]: K1, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo twice, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k4, ssk.
Row 10 [WS]: Sl1 purlwise wyif, k3, k2tog, yo, k4, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 11 [RS]: K1, ssk, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo twice, ssk, k2tog, yo, k3, ssk.
Row 12 [WS]: Sl1 purlwise wyif, k4, yo, ssk, k1, p1, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k2.
Row 13 [RS]: K2, [yo, k1, k2tog] twice, yo twice, ssk, k2tog, yo, k5, ssk.
Row 14 [WS]: Sl1 purlwise wyif, k6, yo, ssk, k1, p1, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k2.
Row 15 [RS]: K2, [yo, k1, k2tog] twice, yo twice, ssk, k2tog, yo, k7, ssk.
Row 16 [WS]: Sl1 purlwise wyif, k8, yo, ssk, k1, p1, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k2.
Row 17 [RS]: K2, [yo, k1, k2tog] twice, yo twice, ssk, k2tog, yo, k9, ssk.
Row 18 [WS]: Sl1 purlwise wyif, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k4, yo, ssk, k1, p1, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k2.
Row 19 [RS]: K2, [yo, k1, k2tog] twice, yo twice, ssk, k2tog, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, ssk.
Row 20 [WS]: Sl1 purlwise wyif, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3, yo, ssk, k1, p1, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k2.
Charts
The charts for this pattern are very large and fit on a letter-sized page.
Edging and body charts
DIRECTIONS
Loosely CO 2 sts. Work 26 rows in garter stitch (13 ridges).
Turn work. Pick up and knit 13 sts along the long edge (one stitch in each garter ridge), pick up and knit 2 sts along short edge – 17 sts.
Set up row [WS]: K2, [yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog) twice, yo, k1, yo, k2 – 19 sts.
Begin working the shawl body, either from the Body Chart or written directions.
Continue working in pattern until you have 143 (203) sts, ending with Row 1. To adjust the size of the shawl, work for as many rows as desired, ending with an odd numbered row.
Work 2 rows in garter stitch.
Next row, increase for border: K12[14], *m1, k17[25]; rep from * to last 12[14] sts, m1, knit to end – 151[211] sts.
If adjusting the size of the shawl, increase in this row until you have a multiple of 10 sts plus 1 for attaching the edging.
Turn work, and using the knitted on cast on, loosely CO 26 sts. Do not turn; begin working from the Edging Chart or written directions, starting with Row 1. On every odd numbered row, you will attach the edging to the live stitches of the body with a ssk, using up one body stitch.
Work 15[21] repeats of the Edging Chart - you will have one live st remaining. On the next row, work Row 1 of chart again.
BO loosely in knit.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Soak in cool water and wool wash, and block aggressively to open up the lace patterns.