Tristan Eyelet Lace Shawl
Remember fairy tales and days of the past with this simple, yet elegant, knit shawl pattern. The Tristan Eyelet Lace Shawl will give you a romantic feeling that will make wearing this shawl a real treat. Knitters of any level will be delighted by the ease with which this free knit shawl pattern takes form. You dont need to know any fancy techniques to make this fun garment. Use a flashy yarn to make this shawl stand out from the crowd.
Knitting Needle Size5 or 3.75 mm
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Finished Measurements
approximately 22 in x 48 in after blocking
Materials
- skeins (300g) of Knitting Fever’s Tristan shade #7
- 2 needles size US 5/3.75 mm
Gauge
4.5 sts= 1 inch
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 7 sts
Row 1: k2, yo, k1, yo, pm, k1, pm, yo, k1, yo, k2
Row 2: purl (11 sts)
Repeat Rows 1 & 2, 10x. (51 sts)
Eyelet Section
Row 1: K2, yo, k1, *yo, k2tog, repeat from * to marker, yo, sm, k1, sm, **yo, k2tog, repeat from ** until 3 sts remain, yo, k1, yo, k2.
Row 2: purl
Stockinette Section
Row 3: k2, yo, k to marker, yo, pm, k1, pm, yo, k to marker, yo, k2
Row 4: purl
Repeat Rows 3 & 4, 10x.
*Repeat Rows 1-4 (Eyelet Section and Stockinette Section), then repeat rows 3-4, 10x*, repeat from * to * until desired length.
Knit 5 rows. Bind off loosely. Weave in ends. Block lightly.