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Storm Fir Shawl Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women

Item:

Shawl

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

basic lace stitches
yarn over
skp
sk2p

Pattern Description:

A shawl in a day? Seriously? Sure! With bulky yarn and a simple lace pattern you can cast on in the morning and set it out to block by bedtime. If you’re not pressed for time then this shawl easily turns into a relaxing weekend project.

Storm Fir is knit from the center of the wingspan outward and down ending with the longest row. The last right side row uses increases without matching decreases to help shape the scalloped edge. When blocking the shawl use pins or blocking wires placed through the yarn overs along the edge to accentuate the points.

Gauge:

10 sts & 18 rows = 4” in St st before blocking

8 sts & 16 rows = 4” in St st after blocking

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

(after blocking) 79” wingspan x 23” deep at center point

Materials:

3 skeins Bernat, Roving [80% acrylic / 20% wool; 120 yds; 100 g; bulky weight], Color: “Putty”
US 11 / 8mm 40” circular needle.

You Will Also Need:

Blocking pins or wires
Tapestry needle