Creative Collar Shawl

The Creative Collar Shawl is the perfect way to add some interesting texture to your outfit in a flash. This free shawl knitting pattern features a fun collar perfect for keeping the winter winds off your neck. You can wrap up and stay warm in style with this easy pattern for a knitted shawl. Once it's complete, this layering piece will quickly become a staple in your cold weather wardrobe. Knit with bulky yarn, this easy shawl knitting pattern will be extremely warm and cozy when complete. The best part is you don't need to be an expert knitter in order to master this design. Grab your circular needles and get to work on this closet staple.

Easy

Knitting Needle Size13 or 9 mm, Circular Knitting Needles

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Gauge10 sts = 4" (10 cm); 14 rows = 4" in St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Finished SizeShawl measures: 50" x 20" (127 x 51 cm)

Materials List

RED HEART® Comfort Chunky®: 2 Balls 4455 Claret
SUSAN BATES® Circular Knitting Needles: 9mm [US 13] 29" (74 cm) long.
Stitch markers (2)
Yarn needle

Instructions

NOTE
Shawl is worked back and forth in rows. Circular needles are used to accommodate large number of stitches.

Shawl

Cast on 125 sts.
Row 1 (Wrong Side): K1, p1, knit to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
Repeat Row 1 nine times more.

Next Row (Wrong Side): K1, p1, begin St st with a p row and work to last 2 sts, p1, k1. Work even in pattern as established until piece measures 6" (15 cm) from beginning end by working a right side row.

Next Row (Garter Ridge): K1, p1, knit to last 2 sts, p1, k1.

Keeping first and last 2 sts in pattern as established, continue even in St st until piece measures 8" (20 cm) from beginning end by working a right side row.

Repeat Garter Ridge Row 3 times.

Continue even in St st until piece measures 10½" (27 cm) from beginning end by working a right side row.

Repeat Garter Ridge Row 5 times.

Continue even in St st until piece measures 19" (48 cm) from beginning, end by working a right side row.

Repeat Garter Ridge Row 3 times. Bind off.

Finishing

Collar
Lay piece out flat and measure across top bound off edge 16" (41 cm) from each side toward center, placing markers. With right side facing, pick up and k 52 sts between markers for neck edge.

Row 1 (Right side)(wrong side of garment): K1, p1, knit to last 2 sts, p1, k1. Repeat Row 1 four times more.

Next Row (Wrong side): K1, p1, begin St st with a purl row and work to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
Keeping first and last 2 sts in pattern as established, continue even in St st until collar measures 3" (7.5 cm) from beginning end by working a right side row.

Next Row (Garter Ridge): K1, p1, knit to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
Continue even in St st until piece measures 6" (15 cm) from beginning end by working a right side row.

Repeat Garter Ridge Row 2 times.

Next Row: K1, p1, purl to last 2 sts, p1, k1.

Repeat Garter Ridge Row 5 times. Bind off. Weave in yarn ends.

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Abbreviations

k: knit

p: purl

st(s): stitch(es)

*: repeat whatever follows the * as indicated

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Tricia108

Apr 10, 2018

I really like the look of this pattern and the collar. It is a nice additional detail that also adds a bit of warmth. I know when I make it I will have friends who will want one as well. The instructions look easy to follow and it will knit up in no time. You can also knit the collar in a contrasting color. Thank you.