Taking
inspiration from looking forward to seeing family again, I have
developed the Time to Hug Shawl. If the
Time to Hug Shawl 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 is worked with 2
increases on beginning
Right Side. The eyelet and
mesh edging will be worked
on the Wrong Side, along
with 1
decrease,
creating an asymmetrical shawl. This might be considered an advance
beginner pattern because knowledge of stitch and shawl construction
are helpful. The shawl
takes a few evenings or weekends to complete, making the Time
to Hug Shawl
a perfect gift or accessory.
Shawl finished size: ~800yds/200g 17” depth, 64”wing; blocking: 24”depth, 84” wing
Gauge: 5 stitches & 5 ridges = 1” to create loose soft fabric. Adjust needle size.
Materials: Yarn: Cotton or wool blend in fingering weight; ~800yards/200grams
Photos: Time to Hug Shawl is knit in KnitPicks Hawthorne fingering; 80%Superwash Highland Wool, 20% Polyamide; 357yards/100grams x 2 = 700yards/200grams;
color A: 27421 Woodstock; and color B: color: 27409 Sweet Home
Needles: Size US#6(4mm), 40” circular needles
Notions: hanging stitch markers, tapestry needle
Abbreviations: k = knit 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 yo=yarn over S1=slip one stitch EBO=elastic bind off
Slip one Stitch: With yarn in front, slip one stitch purlwise, then move yarn to the back of work between needle tips ready to work the next stitch.
Elastic Bind Off: (Cast on, Bind Off, Cap Sease, p123 variation)
Sl, * k1, insert left needle into the front of both stitches on right needle from left to right, and k2togbl; repeat from * (this will EBO one stitch)
Directions: (Notes in italic.)
While working with two 100g coordinating yarns, alternate Color A & B at the beginning of RS rows.
RS: Carry A&B up the RS by holding and knitting the two strands together for the first knit stitch.
WS: (last stitch) k2tog those two strands.
Directions: Cast on 6sts, WS: Knit (Notes in italic.)
Eyelet Rows
RS Rows 1, 3, 5, 7: K1, 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 4sts, k4
Work Eyelet rows 1- 8, total 16 times.
(WS Row 8 stitch counts:10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70)
Mesh Edging Rows
RS Rows 1, 3: K1, Kfb, yo, knit to end
WS Row 2: S1, k2tog, knit to end
WS Row 4: S1, k2tog, (yo, k2tog)16times, knit to end
RS Rows 5, 7: K1, Kfb, yo, knit to end
WS Row 6: S1, k2tog, knit to end
WS Row 8: S1, k2tog, * yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 4sts, k4
Work Mesh Edging rows 1- 8, total 16 times.
(WS Row 8 stitch counts: 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 114, 118, 122, 126, 130, 134)
Mesh Edging Rows (deeper mesh)
RS Rows 1, 3: K1, Kfb, yo, knit to end
WS Row 2: S1, k2tog, knit to end
WS Row 4: S1, k2tog, (yo, k2tog)32times, knit to end
RS Rows 5, 7: K1, Kfb, yo, knit to end
WS Row 6: S1, k2tog, knit to end
WS Row 8: S1, k2tog, * yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 4sts, k4
Work Mesh Edging rows 1- 8, total 8 times. (as yarn allows)
(WS Row 8 stitch count:138,142,146, 150,154,158,162,166
(Save 12 yards/4g for EBO)
Mesh Edging Rows (yes, deeper mesh)
RS Rows 1, 3: K1, Kfb, yo, knit to end
WS Row 2: S1, k2tog, knit to end
WS Row 4: S1, k2tog, (yo, k2tog)48times, knit to end
RS Rows 5, 7: K1, Kfb, yo, knit to end
WS Row 6: S1, k2tog, knit to end
WS Row 8: S1, k2tog, * yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 4sts, k4
Work Mesh Edging rows 1- 8, total 8 times. (as yarn allows)
(WS Row 8 stitch count: 170,174,178,182,186, 190,194,198)
(Save
18 yards/6g for EBO) This shawl was completed at 178sts!
Eyelet Rows (as yarn allows)
RS Rows 1, 3, 5, 7: K1, 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 4sts, k4
Work Eyelet rows 1- 8, as yarn allows.
(WS Row 8 stitch count: 202, 206, 210, 214, 218, 222, 226, 230...)
(Save 24 yards/8g for EBO)
Elastic Bind Off: Sl, * k1, insert left needle into the front of both stitches on right needle from left to right, and k2togbl; repeat from * to last 2sts, k2tog, EBO. Pull tail through to tie off.
Finshing: Weave in the tails. Block loosely.
Time
to Hug Shawl is available on MarilynnsGardenKnitDesign.
Time to Hug Shawl pdf is available on Ravelry.
Copyright 2021, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 6-15-21
For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com
