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Novita Woolly Wood: Iltaruskon aikaan (At Sunset) shawl
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This triangular shawl by designer and Youtuber Jonna Kapela which features multiple colours as well as techniques. Knitted edge-to-edge, this shawl can be worked in one, two or three colours.
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Novita Woolly Wood-501 petal
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Novita Woolly Wood-281 fall colours
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Size
Yksi kokoYarn demand
Novita Woolly Wood
(010) Off White 200 g
(501) Petal 100 g
(281) Fall Colours 100 g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needle (80 cm / 32 in) Novita 4.5–5 mm (UK 6–7 / US 7–8) or sizes needed
Designer
Jonna KapelaAbbreviations
kfb = knit front and back
k2tog = knit 2 sts together
k2tog tbl = knit 2 sts together through the back loop
ssk = slip slip knit: slip 1 st knitwise, slip 2nd st knitwise, move both sts back to left-hand needle and knit them together through the back loop.
sl1yo (brioche) = slip 1, yarn over
brk (brioche) = knit together the yarn over and slipped st from previous row
wyif = with yarn in front
PM = place marker
SM = slip marker
Using Petal, cast on 4 sts and work as follows:
Row 1: (RS) k1, yarn over (yo), k2, yo, k1.
Row 2: (WS) k1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1 = 8 sts.
Row 3: (RS) k2, yo, k2tog, PM, k2tog tbl, yo, k2 = 8 sts.
Row 4: (WS) k2, kfb, k1, SM, k1, kfb, k2 = 10 sts.
Row 5: (RS) k2, yo, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k1, yo, k2 = 10 sts.
Row 6: (WS) k2, kfb, k2, SM, k2, kfb, k2 = 12 sts.
Row 7: (RS) k2, yo, k2, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, yo, k2 = 12 sts.
Row 8: (WS) k2, kfb, k3, SM, k3, kfb, k2 = 14 sts.
2 sts increased on each increase row (WS). Work the increased sts in garter st. On the other side of the marker, mirror the first side unless otherwise instructed.
At both ends, keep working 2 sts in garter st. Keep increasing as established at the edges and decreasing on both sides of the marker (RS) until further notice.
Work garter st using Petal until there are 18 sts on the needles and you have last worked a WS row. Join Off White (1) and work garter st with 2-row stripes using it and Petal (2) for a total of 20 rows (5 repeats). 38 sts on the needles. You have last worked a WS row.
Using Off White and Petal, work striped pattern as follows: *work 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White (at both ends, keep working 2 sts in garter st; on WS rows increase by kfb), work 2 sts in garter st using Petal*, repeat *–* for 28 rows (7 repeats) in total. 66 sts on the needles. You have last worked a WS row. Break Off White.
With Petal, work 2 rows in stockinette st = 68 sts.
Eyelet row 1: (RS) k2, yo, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* once more, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* once more, yo, k2 = 68 sts.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, then knit the WS row. 72 sts on the needles.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st = 74 sts.
Eyelet row 2: (RS) k2, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* once more, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* once more, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k2 = 74 sts.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, then knit the WS row. 78 sts on the needles.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st = 80 sts.
Eyelet row 3: (RS) k2, yo, k1, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* 2 more times, k2tog, yo, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, yo, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* 2 more times, k1, yo, k2 = 80 sts.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, then knit the WS row. 84 sts on the needles.
Using Off White (1) and Petal (2), work garter st with 2-row stripes for 8 rows (2 repeats) in total. 92 sts on the needles.
Using Off White, work garter st for 2 rows, then work an eyelet row: (RS) k2, yo, k1, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *yo, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, k1, yo, k2. Knit the WS row using Off White. 96 sts on the needles.
Break Off White and work half brioche using Petal as follows:
Next row: (RS) k2, yo, knit to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2 = 96 sts.
Next row: (WS) k2, kfb, *k1, sl1yo*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k3, SM, k3, *sl1yo, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2 = 98 sts.
Work half brioche as follows:
Row 1: (RS) k2, yo, p1, k1, p1, *brk, p1*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *p1, brk*, repeat *–* to last 5 sts, p1, k1, p1, yo, k2.
Row 2: (WS) k2, kfb, *k1, sl1yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2, SM, k2, *sl1yo, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2.
Row 3: (RS) k2, yo, p1, k1, p1, *brk, p1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, brk, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, brk, *p1, brk*, repeat *–* to last 5 sts, p1, k1, p1, yo, k2.
Row 4: (WS) k2, kfb, *k1, sl1yo*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k3, SM, k3, *sl1yo, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2.
Work rows 1–4 a total of 5 times (= 20 rows). 118 sts on the needles.
Row 5: (RS) k2, yo, p1, k1, p1, *brk, p1*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *p1, brk*, repeat *–* to last 5 sts, p1, k1, p1, yo, k2 = 118 sts.
Row 6: (WS) k2, kfb, *k1, p1*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2, SM, k2, *p1, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2 = 120 sts.
Join Off White, work garter st for 2 rows, then work an eyelet row: (RS) k2, yo, k1, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *yo, k2tog*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, k1, yo, k2. Knit the WS row. 124 sts on the needles.
Using Petal (1) and Off White (2), work garter st with 2-row stripes for 8 rows (2 repeats) and then work an eyelet row: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog. Knit the WS row. 134 sts on the needles.
Work striped pattern as follows: *2 rows in garter st using Petal, 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White*, repeat *–* for 16 rows (4 repeats) in total, then break Petal. 150 sts on the needles.
Using Off White, work eyelet pattern:
Row 1: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, k1, yo, k2 = 150 sts.
Purl the WS row, then work 2 more rows in stockinette st. 154 sts on the needles.
Row 5: (RS) k2, yo, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 5 sts, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2 = 154 sts.
Purl the WS row, then work 2 more rows in stockinette st. 158 sts on the needles.
Row 9: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, k1, yo, k2 = 158 sts.
Purl the WS row. 160 sts on the needles.
Work striped pattern as follows: *2 rows in garter st using Petal, 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White*, repeat *–* for 8 rows (2 repeats) in total. 168 sts on the needles.
From now on, begin RS rows as before and keep decreasing on both sides of the marker. After the decrease on the left, work to last st. Slip the last st of RS rows with yarn in front; on WS rows, knit the st or work as instructed. The yarn over at the beginning of RS rows is worked as kfb on WS rows, as before. 1 st increased on the right on WS rows; 1 st decreased on the left on RS rows. The total number of sts will remain at 168 sts throughout.
Replace Petal with Fall Colours and work striped pattern as follows: *2 rows in garter st using Fall Colours, 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White*, repeat *–* for 8 rows (2 repeats) in total. 80 sts on the right, 88 sts on the left. Break Fall Colours.
Using Off White, work eyelet pattern:
Row 1: (RS) k2, yo, k3, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 4 sts, k3, slip 1 wyif.
Purl the WS row, then work 2 more rows in stockinette st. 90 sts on the right, 78 sts on the left.
Row 5: (RS) k2, yo, k1, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts, k1, slip 1 wyif.
Purl the WS row, then work 2 more rows in stockinette st. 92 sts on the right, 76 sts on the left.
Row 9: (RS) k2, yo, k3, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 4 sts, k3, slip 1 wyif.
Purl the WS row. 93 sts on the right, 75 sts on the left.
Join Fall Colours and work garter st for 2 rows.
Using Off White and Fall Colours, work striped pattern as follows: *2 rows in stockinette st using Off White, 2 rows in garter st using Fall Colours*, repeat *–* for 12 rows (3 repeats) in total. 100 sts on the right, 68 sts on the left.
Using Off White, work garter st for 2 rows, then work an eyelet row: (RS) k2, yo, k1, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *yo, k2tog*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, k2, slip 1 wyif. Knit the WS row. 102 sts on the right, 66 sts on the left.
Using Fall Colours (1) and Off White (2), work garter st with 2-row stripes for 8 rows (2 repeats) in total. 106 sts on the right, 62 sts on the left.
Now work an eyelet row: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *yo, k2tog*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts, k1, slip 1 wyif. Knit the WS row. 107 sts on the right, 61 sts on the left.
Break Off White and work half brioche using Fall Colours as follows:
Next row: (RS) k2, yo, knit to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, knit to last st, slip 1 wyif.
Next row: (WS) *k1, sl1yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2, SM, k2, *sl1yo, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2. 108 sts on the right, 60 sts on the left.
Work half brioche as follows:
Row 1: (RS) k2, yo, p1, k1, p1, *brk, p1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, brk, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, brk, *p1, brk*, repeat *–* to last st, slip 1 wyif.
Row 2: (WS) *k1, sl1yo*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k3, SM, k3, *sl1yo, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2.
Row 3: (RS) k2, yo, p1, k1, p1, *brk, p1*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *p1, brk*, repeat *–* to last st, slip 1 wyif.
Row 4: (WS) *k1, sl1yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2, SM, k2, *sl1yo, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2.
Work rows 1–4 a total of 5 times (= 20 rows). 118 sts on the right, 50 sts on the left.
Row 5: (RS) k2, yo, p1, k1, p1, *brk, p1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, brk, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, brk, *p1, brk*, repeat *–* to last st, slip 1 wyif.
Row 6: (WS) *k1, p1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k3, SM, k3, *p1, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2. 119 sts on the right, 49 sts on the left.
Join Off White, work garter st for 2 rows, then work an eyelet row: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *yo, k2tog*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts, k1, slip 1 wyif. Knit the WS row. 121 sts on the right, 47 sts on the left.
Using Fall Colours (1) and Off White (2), work garter st with 2-row stripes for 8 rows (2 repeats) in total, then work 2 more rows in garter st using Fall Colours.
Break Off White and work stockinette st for 2 rows using Fall Colours. 127 sts on the right, 41 sts on the left.
Eyelet row 1: (RS) k2, yo, k5, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 10 sts before marker, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 9 sts, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k3, slip 1 wyif.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, then knit the WS row.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st. 130 sts on the right, 38 sts on the left.
Eyelet row 2: (RS) k2, yo, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 7 sts before marker, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 9 sts, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k3, slip 1 wyif.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, then knit the WS row.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st. 133 sts on the right, 35 sts on the left.
Eyelet row 3: (RS) k2, yo, k6, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 4 sts before marker, k2tog, yo, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, yo, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 9 sts, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k3, slip 1 wyif.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, then knit the WS row. 135 sts on the right, 33 sts on the left.
Replace Fall Colours with Petal and work striped pattern as follows: *2 rows in stockinette st using Off White, 2 rows in garter st using Petal*, repeat *–* for 28 rows (7 repeats) in total. 149 sts on the right, 19 sts on the left.
Using Off White (1) and Petal (2), work garter st with 2-row stripes for 16 rows (4 repeats) in total. 157 sts on the right, 11 sts on the left.
Break Petal and work 2 rows in garter st using Off White.
Eyelet row 1: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *yo, k2tog*, repeat *–* 2 more times, k1, slip 1 wyif. Knit the WS row.
Work garter st for 6 rows. 162 sts on the right, 6 sts on the left.
Eyelet row 2: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, yo, k2tog, k1, slip 1 wyif. Knit the WS row.
Work garter st for 6 rows. 166 sts on the right, 2 sts on the left.
Bind off: (RS) knit to marker, remove marker, k2tog tbl. Pick up and knit 82 sts from the edge of the shawl (finish on the corner where you began decreasing) = 249 sts. Purl the WS row.
Cast on 2 sts and work a tubular bind-off: *k1, k2tog tbl, move sts back to left-hand needle*, repeat *–* until you have bound off all sts.
Break yarn and pull it through the sts.
Weave in ends. Wet-block to measurements.
Finished dimensions
Width at top edge approx. 200 cm / 79 in; height approx. 70 cm / 28 inStitch patterns & gauge
Stitch patterns Garter stitch: knit all rows. Stockinette stitch: knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows. Garter stitch with 2-row stripes: *work 2 rows of garter st with colour (1), work 2 rows of garter st with colour (2)*, repeat *–*. Striped pattern: work following the instructions. Half brioche and eyelet pattern: work following the instructions.
Gauge 17 sts and 30 rows in garter st, wet-blocked = 10 cm / 4 in
Note The shawl is knitted flat from corner to corner.
Abbreviations
kfb = knit front and back
k2tog = knit 2 sts together
k2tog tbl = knit 2 sts together through the back loop
ssk = slip slip knit: slip 1 st knitwise, slip 2nd st knitwise, move both sts back to left-hand needle and knit them together through the back loop.
sl1yo (brioche) = slip 1, yarn over
brk (brioche) = knit together the yarn over and slipped st from previous row
wyif = with yarn in front
PM = place marker
SM = slip marker
Using Petal, cast on 4 sts and work as follows:
Row 1: (RS) k1, yarn over (yo), k2, yo, k1.
Row 2: (WS) k1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1 = 8 sts.
Row 3: (RS) k2, yo, k2tog, PM, k2tog tbl, yo, k2 = 8 sts.
Row 4: (WS) k2, kfb, k1, SM, k1, kfb, k2 = 10 sts.
Row 5: (RS) k2, yo, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k1, yo, k2 = 10 sts.
Row 6: (WS) k2, kfb, k2, SM, k2, kfb, k2 = 12 sts.
Row 7: (RS) k2, yo, k2, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, yo, k2 = 12 sts.
Row 8: (WS) k2, kfb, k3, SM, k3, kfb, k2 = 14 sts.
2 sts increased on each increase row (WS). Work the increased sts in garter st. On the other side of the marker, mirror the first side unless otherwise instructed.
At both ends, keep working 2 sts in garter st. Keep increasing as established at the edges and decreasing on both sides of the marker (RS) until further notice.
Work garter st using Petal until there are 18 sts on the needles and you have last worked a WS row. Join Off White (1) and work garter st with 2-row stripes using it and Petal (2) for a total of 20 rows (5 repeats). 38 sts on the needles. You have last worked a WS row.
Using Off White and Petal, work striped pattern as follows: *work 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White (at both ends, keep working 2 sts in garter st; on WS rows increase by kfb), work 2 sts in garter st using Petal*, repeat *–* for 28 rows (7 repeats) in total. 66 sts on the needles. You have last worked a WS row. Break Off White.
With Petal, work 2 rows in stockinette st = 68 sts.
Eyelet row 1: (RS) k2, yo, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* once more, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* once more, yo, k2 = 68 sts.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, then knit the WS row. 72 sts on the needles.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st = 74 sts.
Eyelet row 2: (RS) k2, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* once more, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* once more, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k2 = 74 sts.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, then knit the WS row. 78 sts on the needles.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st = 80 sts.
Eyelet row 3: (RS) k2, yo, k1, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* 2 more times, k2tog, yo, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, yo, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* 2 more times, k1, yo, k2 = 80 sts.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, then knit the WS row. 84 sts on the needles.
Using Off White (1) and Petal (2), work garter st with 2-row stripes for 8 rows (2 repeats) in total. 92 sts on the needles.
Using Off White, work garter st for 2 rows, then work an eyelet row: (RS) k2, yo, k1, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *yo, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, k1, yo, k2. Knit the WS row using Off White. 96 sts on the needles.
Break Off White and work half brioche using Petal as follows:
Next row: (RS) k2, yo, knit to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2 = 96 sts.
Next row: (WS) k2, kfb, *k1, sl1yo*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k3, SM, k3, *sl1yo, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2 = 98 sts.
Work half brioche as follows:
Row 1: (RS) k2, yo, p1, k1, p1, *brk, p1*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *p1, brk*, repeat *–* to last 5 sts, p1, k1, p1, yo, k2.
Row 2: (WS) k2, kfb, *k1, sl1yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2, SM, k2, *sl1yo, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2.
Row 3: (RS) k2, yo, p1, k1, p1, *brk, p1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, brk, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, brk, *p1, brk*, repeat *–* to last 5 sts, p1, k1, p1, yo, k2.
Row 4: (WS) k2, kfb, *k1, sl1yo*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k3, SM, k3, *sl1yo, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2.
Work rows 1–4 a total of 5 times (= 20 rows). 118 sts on the needles.
Row 5: (RS) k2, yo, p1, k1, p1, *brk, p1*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *p1, brk*, repeat *–* to last 5 sts, p1, k1, p1, yo, k2 = 118 sts.
Row 6: (WS) k2, kfb, *k1, p1*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2, SM, k2, *p1, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2 = 120 sts.
Join Off White, work garter st for 2 rows, then work an eyelet row: (RS) k2, yo, k1, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *yo, k2tog*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, k1, yo, k2. Knit the WS row. 124 sts on the needles.
Using Petal (1) and Off White (2), work garter st with 2-row stripes for 8 rows (2 repeats) and then work an eyelet row: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog. Knit the WS row. 134 sts on the needles.
Work striped pattern as follows: *2 rows in garter st using Petal, 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White*, repeat *–* for 16 rows (4 repeats) in total, then break Petal. 150 sts on the needles.
Using Off White, work eyelet pattern:
Row 1: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, k1, yo, k2 = 150 sts.
Purl the WS row, then work 2 more rows in stockinette st. 154 sts on the needles.
Row 5: (RS) k2, yo, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 5 sts, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2 = 154 sts.
Purl the WS row, then work 2 more rows in stockinette st. 158 sts on the needles.
Row 9: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, k1, yo, k2 = 158 sts.
Purl the WS row. 160 sts on the needles.
Work striped pattern as follows: *2 rows in garter st using Petal, 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White*, repeat *–* for 8 rows (2 repeats) in total. 168 sts on the needles.
From now on, begin RS rows as before and keep decreasing on both sides of the marker. After the decrease on the left, work to last st. Slip the last st of RS rows with yarn in front; on WS rows, knit the st or work as instructed. The yarn over at the beginning of RS rows is worked as kfb on WS rows, as before. 1 st increased on the right on WS rows; 1 st decreased on the left on RS rows. The total number of sts will remain at 168 sts throughout.
Replace Petal with Fall Colours and work striped pattern as follows: *2 rows in garter st using Fall Colours, 2 rows in stockinette st using Off White*, repeat *–* for 8 rows (2 repeats) in total. 80 sts on the right, 88 sts on the left. Break Fall Colours.
Using Off White, work eyelet pattern:
Row 1: (RS) k2, yo, k3, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 4 sts, k3, slip 1 wyif.
Purl the WS row, then work 2 more rows in stockinette st. 90 sts on the right, 78 sts on the left.
Row 5: (RS) k2, yo, k1, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts, k1, slip 1 wyif.
Purl the WS row, then work 2 more rows in stockinette st. 92 sts on the right, 76 sts on the left.
Row 9: (RS) k2, yo, k3, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k1, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2, *k2tog, yo, k2*, repeat *–* to last 4 sts, k3, slip 1 wyif.
Purl the WS row. 93 sts on the right, 75 sts on the left.
Join Fall Colours and work garter st for 2 rows.
Using Off White and Fall Colours, work striped pattern as follows: *2 rows in stockinette st using Off White, 2 rows in garter st using Fall Colours*, repeat *–* for 12 rows (3 repeats) in total. 100 sts on the right, 68 sts on the left.
Using Off White, work garter st for 2 rows, then work an eyelet row: (RS) k2, yo, k1, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *yo, k2tog*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, k2, slip 1 wyif. Knit the WS row. 102 sts on the right, 66 sts on the left.
Using Fall Colours (1) and Off White (2), work garter st with 2-row stripes for 8 rows (2 repeats) in total. 106 sts on the right, 62 sts on the left.
Now work an eyelet row: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *yo, k2tog*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts, k1, slip 1 wyif. Knit the WS row. 107 sts on the right, 61 sts on the left.
Break Off White and work half brioche using Fall Colours as follows:
Next row: (RS) k2, yo, knit to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, knit to last st, slip 1 wyif.
Next row: (WS) *k1, sl1yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2, SM, k2, *sl1yo, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2. 108 sts on the right, 60 sts on the left.
Work half brioche as follows:
Row 1: (RS) k2, yo, p1, k1, p1, *brk, p1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, brk, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, brk, *p1, brk*, repeat *–* to last st, slip 1 wyif.
Row 2: (WS) *k1, sl1yo*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k3, SM, k3, *sl1yo, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2.
Row 3: (RS) k2, yo, p1, k1, p1, *brk, p1*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *p1, brk*, repeat *–* to last st, slip 1 wyif.
Row 4: (WS) *k1, sl1yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2, SM, k2, *sl1yo, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2.
Work rows 1–4 a total of 5 times (= 20 rows). 118 sts on the right, 50 sts on the left.
Row 5: (RS) k2, yo, p1, k1, p1, *brk, p1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, brk, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, brk, *p1, brk*, repeat *–* to last st, slip 1 wyif.
Row 6: (WS) *k1, p1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts before marker, k3, SM, k3, *p1, k1*, repeat *–* to last 3 sts, kfb, k2. 119 sts on the right, 49 sts on the left.
Join Off White, work garter st for 2 rows, then work an eyelet row: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *yo, k2tog*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts, k1, slip 1 wyif. Knit the WS row. 121 sts on the right, 47 sts on the left.
Using Fall Colours (1) and Off White (2), work garter st with 2-row stripes for 8 rows (2 repeats) in total, then work 2 more rows in garter st using Fall Colours.
Break Off White and work stockinette st for 2 rows using Fall Colours. 127 sts on the right, 41 sts on the left.
Eyelet row 1: (RS) k2, yo, k5, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 10 sts before marker, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 9 sts, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k3, slip 1 wyif.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, then knit the WS row.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st. 130 sts on the right, 38 sts on the left.
Eyelet row 2: (RS) k2, yo, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 7 sts before marker, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 9 sts, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k3, slip 1 wyif.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, then knit the WS row.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st. 133 sts on the right, 35 sts on the left.
Eyelet row 3: (RS) k2, yo, k6, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 4 sts before marker, k2tog, yo, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, yo, ssk, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, ssk*, repeat *–* to last 9 sts, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k3, slip 1 wyif.
Work 2 rows in stockinette st, then knit the WS row. 135 sts on the right, 33 sts on the left.
Replace Fall Colours with Petal and work striped pattern as follows: *2 rows in stockinette st using Off White, 2 rows in garter st using Petal*, repeat *–* for 28 rows (7 repeats) in total. 149 sts on the right, 19 sts on the left.
Using Off White (1) and Petal (2), work garter st with 2-row stripes for 16 rows (4 repeats) in total. 157 sts on the right, 11 sts on the left.
Break Petal and work 2 rows in garter st using Off White.
Eyelet row 1: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, *yo, k2tog*, repeat *–* 2 more times, k1, slip 1 wyif. Knit the WS row.
Work garter st for 6 rows. 162 sts on the right, 6 sts on the left.
Eyelet row 2: (RS) k2, yo, k2, *k2tog, yo*, repeat *–* to last 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM, k2tog tbl, yo, k2tog, k1, slip 1 wyif. Knit the WS row.
Work garter st for 6 rows. 166 sts on the right, 2 sts on the left.
Bind off: (RS) knit to marker, remove marker, k2tog tbl. Pick up and knit 82 sts from the edge of the shawl (finish on the corner where you began decreasing) = 249 sts. Purl the WS row.
Cast on 2 sts and work a tubular bind-off: *k1, k2tog tbl, move sts back to left-hand needle*, repeat *–* until you have bound off all sts.
Break yarn and pull it through the sts.
Weave in ends. Wet-block to measurements.
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Swatching Start by knitting a swatch. Use the yarn, the needles and the stitch pattern you intend to use in the project. Make the swatch a little wider than 10 cm, so that you’ll be able to measure the stitches properly. Block the swatch by pinning it to a surface, then steam it gently. Count the stitches; put a pin in a stitch, then measure 10 cm from that stitch and put another pin there. Count the stitches from pin to pin – that’s your gauge! If needed, measure both horizontal and vertical gauge (rows). If you’re measuring rib or brioche stitches, stretch out the swatch slightly before measuring.
Adjusting gauge
If your gauge doesn’t match the pattern gauge, you can adjust it by switching needle size. If your swatch has too few stitches per 10 cm (i.e. your knitting is too loose), switch to smaller needles. Conversely, if your swatch has too many stitches per 10 cm, your knitting is too tight and you’ll need a larger pair of needles. Always knit another swatch in order to determine proper gauge and sizing. Also note that the pattern yardage only applies to the pattern yarn, the yardage may differ if you choose another yarn.
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