Mary Mary Shawl

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Even though this is not quite the shawl I sat down to make {you can read more about that HERE}, I do really enjoy it. Theres just something about the offset eyelets of this fabric. It has a very traditional feel but in a ‘doesn’t take itself too seriously’ kind of way. *gasp* I just had a thought– I so so so hope one of you darling, fabulous knitters makes this in a gorgeous halo-y cream. Something like-  Berroco Folio….  Ooo that would be lovely. Yes, I would really love to see this in a solid or tonal yarn. Tag me or the shawl in your pictures so I can see. #marymaryshawl

Knit shawl mary mary on cream dress form

PATTERN

Mary Mary

A knit pattern, by Rebecca Velasquez

#MaryMaryShawl

YARN: Fingering weight (#1 superfine), 440 yds [402 m]; Shown: Malabrigo Sock yarn (850 – Archangel)” Malabrigo, Sock  100% wool; 440 yds [402 m], 3.53 oz [100 g]: 850 Archangel; 1 skein

NEEDLES: US 7, [4.5 mm] 22″ [56 cm] circular needle; circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. For this project, I used my super-pointy ChiaoGoo TWIST Red Lace Interchangeables” ChiaoGoo Twist Red Lace Interchangeable Set

NOTIONS: Tapestry needle, tape measure; for blocking, I use & recommend: blocking mats, Take it Personally Knit & Lace Blocking Wires Kit wires and Dritz 44008 Decorating T-Pins, 2-Inch, 100 Pieces Per Pack pins


GAUGE: Exact gauge is not crucial; to achieve measurements shown- 18 sts and 28 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in stitch pattern

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 67 ½” [171.5 cm] wingspan x 28” [71 cm] deep at center

PROJECT LEVEL: Easy, confident beginner

TECHNIQUES USED: cast on, k, p, yo, k2tog, stretchy bind off method of your choice

ABBREVIATIONS:

K- knit

K2tog- knit 2 together

P- purl

Yo- yarn over

NOTES:

  • Shawl is made from center point to tips.
  • Stitched back and forth, in rows.
  • For a tidy edge, slip the first stitch of every row knitwise rather than knitting the stitch; k2 becomes- sl 1 kwise, k1

SHAWL

CO 5 sts

Knit 3 rows

(RS) K2, yo, k1, yo, k to end – 7

K2, p across until 2 sts remain, k to end.

K2, yo, k3, yo, k to end – 9

K2, p across until 2 sts remain, k to end.

K2, yo, k5, yo, k to end – 11

K2, p across until 2 sts remain, k to end.

K2, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, k 2, yo, k to end – 13

K2, p across until 2 sts remain, k to end.

K2, yo, k9, yo, k to end – 15

K2, p across until 2 sts remain, k to end.

Knit shawl mary mary on cream dress form
Pattern repeat

K2, yo, k3, *yo, k2tog, k2; rep from * until 2 sts remain, yo, k to end.

K2, p across until 2 sts remain, k to end.

K2, yo, knit until 2 sts remain, yo, k to end.

K2, p across until 2 sts remain, k to end.

Continue in pattern repeat until approx 45yds [42 m] remain, or size desired.

Note: As I neared the end of my yarn ball, I began to weigh it after every row to stay aware of the amount being used. On the last repeat, the rows were 1g each. With 10g remaining, I began the final rows.

FINISHING

Knit 4 rows, bind off using a stretchy method.

To achieve size shown, wet block to measurements. Weave in all loose ends.

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This Post Has 2 Comments

  1. Morag

    This will be the 2nd knitted shawl of your design I’ll be casting on. Thank you for the simple, beautiful beginner friendly pattern.

    1. Rebecca

      Thank you I’m so glad you enjoy the patterns, if you are on instagram use the #rvdesigns so I can see your projects!

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