Marilynn'sGardenKnitDesign: Coast to Coast Coastal Wave Shawl(ette)

Coast to Coast! Enjoying ChemKnitsTutorials on YouTube and the stunning yarn created by ChemKnitsCreations available on Etsy, I ordered hand dyed yarn, and it arrived from the East Coast to ours. Therefore, I worked this Coast to Coast Coastal Wave Shawl(ette). This yarn was featured in the ChemKnitsTutorials on YouTube, "Dyepot Weekly #105. Dip Dyeing Yarn to Break Americolor Navy Food Coloring" published 3/5/19. The yarn is stunning, and the project was great.

Later in the post, you will see yarn dyed and featured in the ChemKnitsTutorials on YouTube, "Layering Mystery Food Coloring & Acid Dyes on Sock Yarn; Leave No Dye Behind" published on 5/24/19. This yarn is also stunning, and the project was a delight to work.

Coastal Wave Shawl(ette)

Taking inspiration from our view of the North Oregon Coast, I have developed the Coastal Wave Shawl(ette). If the Coastal Wave Shawl(ette) is knit in a cotton blend, perfect for cool spring and summer evenings. If knit in blended wool, great for the blustery winter. The shawl(ette) is worked with 2 increases on beginning Right Side. The eyelet will be worked on the Wrong Side, along with 1 decrease, creating an asymmetrical shawl. The wave will be worked on the Wrong Side along with bind-off steps. This might be considered an advance beginner pattern because knowledge of stitch and shawl construction are helpful. The shawl(ette) takes a few evenings or weekends to complete, making the Coastal Wave Shawl(ette) a perfect gift or accessory.

Shawl(ette) finished size: ~450yds/100g 12” depth, 64”wing; blocking: 18”depth, 78” wing

~350yds/100g 11” depth, 60”wing; blocking: 18”depth, 72” wing

Gauge: 5 stitches & 5 ridges = 1” to create loose soft fabric. Adjust needle size.

Materials: Yarn: Cotton or wool blend in fingering weight; ~350 to ~450yards/100grams

Photos: Coastal Wave Shawl(ette) is knit in ChemKnitsCreations; 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon 462yards /100g; color: repeating gradient of sky blue to blue-purple (KnitPicks, Bare Stroll fingering) Top two photos!

Coastal Wave Shawl(ette) is knit in ChemKnitsCreations; 80%Superwash Highland Wool, 20% Polyamide; 357yards/100g; color: Teal,Green,Blue,Navy (KnitPicks, Bare Hawthorne fingering)

Photos later in the post!

Needles: Size US#6(4mm), 24” circular needles

Notions: hanging and ring stitch markers, tapestry needle, kitchen/yarn scale

Abbreviations: k = knit p= purl Kfb= knit front&back k2tog=knit 2 stitches together k2togbl= knit 2 stitches together through the back loop RS=right side WS=wrong side sts=stitches S=slip stitch yo=yarn over yo2= yarn over twice, drop the second yo in the next round EBO=elastic bind off

Special Stitches:

Wave (working flat: 18stitches and 10rows make the Wave) (place markers to note 18sts repeats)

Rows 1, 3, 4, 5: Knit

WS Row 6: (k2tog)3times, (yo2, k1)6times, (k2tog)3times

RS Rows 7, 8, 9: Knit

WS Row 10: (k2tog)3times, (yo2, k1)6times, (k2tog)3times

Picot: (Cast on, Bind Off, Cap Sease, p128 variation)

Cast on 2 stitches using the knit cast on as follows: Knit the first stitch, but leave the stitch on the left needle. Rotate the right needle clockwise, insert the tip of the left needle into the stitch from left to right, repeat once more to make the 2 stitches. EBO the 2sts. This creates the Picot.

Elastic Bind Off: (Cast on, Bind Off, Cap Sease, p123 variation)

Kl, * k1, insert left needle into the front of both stitches on right needle from left to right, and k2togbl; repeat from * This will elastic bind-off one stitch.

Directions: (Notes in italic.)

Use a kitchen/yarn scale to adjust row count for the eyelet, large eyelet, and wave.

If working with two 50g coordinating yarns, alternate Color A & B at the beginning of RS rows.

Directions: Cast on 6sts, WS: Knit (Notes in italic.)

Eyelet Rows

RS Rows 1, 3, 5, 7: S1, Kfb, yo, knit to end

WS Rows 2, 4, 6: S1, k2tog, knit to end

WS Row 8: S1, k2tog, * yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Work Eyelet rows 1- 8, total 16 times, or 3/4 yarn remaining. 70sts, ~75grams yarn remaining.

(WS Row 8 stitch counts:10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70)

Large Eyelet Rows

RS Rows 1, 3, 5: S1, Kfb, yo, knit to end (remember to drop second yo as needed)

WS Rows 2, 4: S1, k2tog, knit to end

WS Row 6: S1, k2tog,* yo2, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2, k2 (if 3sts, k3)

(~450yds)Work Large Eyelet rows 1-6, total 10 times, or 1/2 yarn remaining. 100sts, ~50grams yarn remaining. (WS Row 6 stitch counts:73, 76, 79, 82, 85, 88, 91, 94, 97, 100)

(~350yds)Work Large Eyelet rows 1-6, total 7 times, or 1/2 yarn remaining. 91sts, ~50grams yarn remaining. (WS Row 6 stitch counts:73, 76, 79, 82, 85, 88, 91)

Optional: place temporary markers because the decreases continue, therefore the waves will shift.

WS Rows:6, 12, 18:S1, k2tog, (k2tog)3times, (yo2, k1)6times, (k2tog)3times, * yo2, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2, k2 (if 3sts, k3)

WS Rows 24, 30, 36:S1, k2tog, [(k2tog)3times, (yo2, k1)6times, (k2tog)3times]2times, * yo2, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2, k2 (if 3sts, k3)

WS Rows 42, 48, 54:S1, k2tog, [(k2tog)3times, (yo2, k1)6times, (k2tog)3times]3times, * yo2, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2, k2 (if 3sts, k3)

WS Row 60:S1, k2tog, [(k2tog)3times, (yo2, k1)6times, (k2tog)3times] 4times, * yo2, k2tog;

repeat from * to last 2, k2 (if 3sts, k3)

Wave Rows set up: (~350yds: RS Row 1: S1, Kfb, yo, Kfb, knit to end. (94sts))

RS Row 1, 3: S1, Kfb, yo, knit to end (remember to drop second yo as needed)

WS Row 2: Sl, * k18, place marker; repeat from * to end. The first set will have 19sts, the others 18sts, and a few remaining stitches near the end.
WS Row 4: S1, * (k2tog)3times, (yo2, k1)6times, (k2tog)3times; repeat from * to near end, knit to end. If 11+sts remain, (k2tog)3times, (yo2, k1)3times, knit to end. Now, work Wave with bind-off steps.

Wave Rows

RS Rows 1, 3, 5: S1, Kfb, yo, knit to end (remember to drop second yo as needed)

WS Row 2, 4: S1, knit to end (Place marker to note additional 18sts repeat.)
WS Row 6: S1, * (k2tog)3times, (yo2, k1)6times, (k2tog)3times; repeat from * to near end, knit to end. If 11+sts remain, (k2tog)3times, (yo2, k1)3times, knit to end.

RS Rows 7, 9: S1, Kfb, yo, knit to end (remember to drop second yo as needed)

WS Row 8: S1, knit to end (Place marker to note additional 18sts repeat.)

WS Row 10: K2togbl, Picot Elastic Bind Off 17sts, * (k2tog)3times, (yo2, k1)6times, (k2tog)3times; repeat from * to near end. If 11+sts remain, (k2tog)3times, (yo2, k1)3times), knit to end

(Leaving wave markers, place hanging markers for Picot Elastic Bind Off on the 6^th, 10^th, 14^th, 18thstitches. Remember to K2togbl, place stitch back on left needle to *Cast on 2 stitches using the knit cast, then EBO 6 stitches, place that stitch back on the left needle; repeat from * to hanging marker. Repeat 4 times, then Picot and EBO just 3sts, leaving 1 stitch to the right of the wave marker.)

Work Wave rows until one (18st) wave and a few stitches remain, Picot Elastic Bind Off.

~450yds WS Row 10stitch counts: 96, 88, 80, 72, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, final Picot EBO:34sts

~350yds WS Row 10stitch counts: --- 88, 80, 72, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, final Picot EBO:34sts

Finishing: Weave in the tails. Block loosely.

This pattern is available on: marilynnsgardenknitdesign.blogspot.com

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com

The Coastal Wave Shawl(ette) pdf is available on Ravelry (login needed).

Here are photos of the process:
Let's start with the shawl(ette) knit with yarn from ChemKnitsTutorial Dyepot Weekly #105

"This 100 g sock yarn is READY TO SHIP in a stunning color way created with food coloring. This stunning yarn features a repeating colorway that subtly transitions from sky blue to a deeper medium blue-purple with some pink hints around the yarn. This yarn was featured in the ChemKnits Tutorials Video: "Dyepot Weekly #105 - Dip Dyeing yarn to Break Americolor Navy Food Coloring" Published on "3/5/19" ChemKnitsCreations

I wound (462yards) yarn into a ball, gathered supplies and a pattern.

I started, and was very happy with the project!

I worked the large eyelet with the optional rows 6,12,18...

I completed the large eyelet, and ran a life line.

I worked the Wave Rows and placed hanging markers to note the picots.

The shawl(ette) was finished and blocking. I colorway is stunning, and the shawl(ette) was fun to work!

We had beautiful weather! A modeled photo of the Coast to Coast Coastal Wave Shawl(ette).

Here are photos of the process for the shawl(ette) knit with yarn from ChemKnitsTutorials Video published 5/24/19.

"This 100 g sock yarn is READY TO SHIP in a stunning color way created with commercial acid dyes and food coloring. Listing is for ONE 100 g skein. This deep teal yarn is layered with shades including navy, blue, yellow-green to create a stunning non-repeating colorway.

This yarn was featured in the ChemKnits Tutorials Video: "Layering Mystery Food Coloring & Acid Dyes on Sock Yarn; Leave No Dye Behind" published on 5/24/19." ChemKnitsCreations

I wound the (357yards) yarn into a ball, gathered supplies and a pattern.

I worked the Eyelet Rows. Yes, 70stitches and 75grams yarn remaining! I had the pink yarn ready to run a lifeline.


I worked 7 repeats of the Large Eyelet rows. I weighed the yarn just to see. What?! I had 52grams remaining. Oh! It was time to run another lifeline, and get started on the Wave Rows!

I worked the set up and a few Wave Rows with the Picot Bind-Off steps. I noticed by making a simple Kfb modification to the set up Row 1, those Row10 stitch counts would continue to work to end of the shawl(ette). I placed the hanging markers, felt comfortable with the amount of remaining yarn, and not risking yarn chicken.

The shawl(ette) was finished with 3grams of remaining yarn! It was time to soak the project in a little warm water and drop of dish soap, rinse, roll in a towel, and block.