Knitting Elegant Lace Crescent Shawl Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• DK weight yarn - 100% Merino wool recommended
• Knitting needles: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Finished Measurements: Approximately 60 inches wide and 20 inches deep after blocking

Instructions

Cast-On:

Using a long-tail cast-on method, cast on 7 stitches.

Set-Up Row:

RS: K3, yo, k1, yo, k3 (9 sts)

Lace Pattern:

Work the following 12-row repeat until the piece measures approximately 20 inches deep, ending on a wrong-side row:

1. Row 1 (RS): K3, yo, k until 3 sts from end, yo, k3.
2. Row 2 (WS): K3, p until 3 sts from end, k3.
3. Row 3: K3, yo, *k2tog, yo*, repeat from * to * until 3 sts remain, k3.
4. Row 4: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3.
5. Row 5: Repeat Row 1.
6. Row 6: K3, *p2tog, yo*, repeat from * to * until 3 sts remain, k3.
7. Row 7: Repeat Row 3.
8. Row 8: Repeat Row 2.
9. Row 9: K3, yo, *k1, yo, ssk*, repeat from * to * until 3 sts remain, k3.
10. Row 10: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3.
11. Row 11: Repeat Row 9.
12. Row 12: Repeat Row 2.

Note: Increase by 4 stitches every right-side row.

Finishing

Bind off loosely using a stretchy bind-off method.

Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Block the shawl to open up the lace pattern and let it dry completely before wearing.

This elegant lace crescent shawl is now ready to enhance your wardrobe with its timeless grace.