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caron® simply soft™ knit triangular shawl

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Step 1

MEASUREMENTS:

  • Version 1: (without ties).: Approx 30" [76 cm] deep x 55" [139.5 cm] wide
  • Version 2: (with ties). Approx 30" [76 cm] deep x 75" [190.5 cm] wide

GAUGE: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st

STITCH EXPLANATION(S):

  • Ssk (Slip, Slip, Knit): Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together

NOTES:

  • Shawl begins with a narrow band knit lengthwise then shawl stitches are picked up and knit downward. This keeps the top edge very soft and flexible.
  • Knit the shorter length band for a shawl without ties or the longer length band to have ties on each end.
Step 2
INSTRUCTIONS:

Top Band: Cast on 5 sts. Work in garter st (knit every row) until band measures 55 (75)" [139.5 (190.5) cm]. Cast off.
  • Version 1: Pick up and knit 182 sts along long edge of band.
  • Version 2: Measure 10" [25 cm] from each end. PM.
Pick up and knit 182 sts between markers along long edge of band.
Both Versions: 1st Row: (WS). Knit.
2nd Row: K3. K2tog. Knit to last 5 sts. ssk. K3.
3rd Row: K3. *yo. P2tog. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K3.
4th Row: As 2nd row.
Rep these 4 rows for pat until 8 sts rem.
Next Row: K2. K2tog. ssk. K2.
Knit 2 rows. Cast off.
Step 3

ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit Next 2 Stitches Together
Pat = Pattern
P2tog = Purl Next 2 Stitches Together
PM = Place Marker
Rep = Repeat
Rem =Remaining
RS = Right Side
Ssk = Slip, Slip, Knit
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong Side
Yo = Yarn Over Needle

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Materials
Materials
 
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    809187840
    You’ll Need: 3

    Caron® Simply Soft® Yarn, Solid

    Item # 10314943 
    $6.99
    • Color: Off White
    • Size: 6 oz
    • Color: Off White
    • Size: 6 oz
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    • Color: Off White
    • Size: 6 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    809187846
    You’ll Need: 1

    16" Circular Knitting Needles by Loops & Threads®

    Item # 10632852 
    $8.79
    • Color: Assorted
    • Size: US 9 / 5.5m
    • Color: Assorted
    • Size: US 9 / 5.5m
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    • Color: Assorted
    • Size: US 9 / 5.5m
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Instructions
Step 1

MEASUREMENTS:

  • Version 1: (without ties).: Approx 30" [76 cm] deep x 55" [139.5 cm] wide
  • Version 2: (with ties). Approx 30" [76 cm] deep x 75" [190.5 cm] wide

GAUGE: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st

STITCH EXPLANATION(S):

  • Ssk (Slip, Slip, Knit): Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together

NOTES:

  • Shawl begins with a narrow band knit lengthwise then shawl stitches are picked up and knit downward. This keeps the top edge very soft and flexible.
  • Knit the shorter length band for a shawl without ties or the longer length band to have ties on each end.
Step 2
INSTRUCTIONS:

Top Band: Cast on 5 sts. Work in garter st (knit every row) until band measures 55 (75)" [139.5 (190.5) cm]. Cast off.
  • Version 1: Pick up and knit 182 sts along long edge of band.
  • Version 2: Measure 10" [25 cm] from each end. PM.
Pick up and knit 182 sts between markers along long edge of band.
Both Versions: 1st Row: (WS). Knit.
2nd Row: K3. K2tog. Knit to last 5 sts. ssk. K3.
3rd Row: K3. *yo. P2tog. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K3.
4th Row: As 2nd row.
Rep these 4 rows for pat until 8 sts rem.
Next Row: K2. K2tog. ssk. K2.
Knit 2 rows. Cast off.
Step 3

ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit Next 2 Stitches Together
Pat = Pattern
P2tog = Purl Next 2 Stitches Together
PM = Place Marker
Rep = Repeat
Rem =Remaining
RS = Right Side
Ssk = Slip, Slip, Knit
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong Side
Yo = Yarn Over Needle

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