Ultimate Guide to Knitting a Lace Points Shawl

You'll Need:

Approx. 550 (size S) - 650 (size L) yards worsted or DK weight yarn.

Double-pointed knitting needles size 10.

Notes:

The larger shawl is created by working two or more extra points in the body of the shawl.

Instructions:

With size 10 1/2 needles:

Cast on 4 stitches.

Knit 1 row.

Next row: K1, increase 1 by knitting in front and back of the next stitch.

Repeat the increase row until you have 34 stitches.

Knit evenly for 20 rows.

Divide for Ribbed Tube:

Divide the existing 34 stitches evenly onto two double-pointed needles by transferring stitches alternately (place 1 stitch on one needle and the next stitch on another needle) between the two needles held in your right hand (17 stitches on each needle).

Work stitches from the front needle in K1, P1 ribbing for a total of 2 1/2 inches, increasing 6 stitches on the last row. Break yarn. Work stitches from the back needle in K1, P1 ribbing for 2 1/2 inches, increasing 6 stitches on the last row. Do not break yarn this time.

Note:

The first row of ribbing on the front or back section of the ribbed tube may be very loose. Just tug gently on the opposite section of ribbing, and your first row stitches will tighten up.

To rejoin stitches, hold both double-pointed needles in your left hand and transfer them alternately back to your size 10 1/2 needle (46 stitches).

Knit 1 row.

SL 1, K 9, place marker 'A', K to the end of the row. Place marker 'B'. Cast on 11 stitches (these 11 stitches are the foundation for the lace points on the bottom edge of the shawl).

Knit 1 row, keeping markers in place.

Body of Shawl:

(Each repeat of rows 1 - 18 creates a lace point)

1. SL 1, K 45, K 1, (yo, K 2 tog) 4 times, K 2.

Row 2 and all even-numbered rows through Row 16: K 1, increase 1 by knitting in the front and back of the next stitch, K to end of row.

3. SL 1, K 45, K 2, (yo, K 2 tog) 4 times, K 2.

5. SL 1, K 45, K 3, (yo, K 2 tog) 4 times, K 2.

7. SL 1, K 45, K 4, (yo, K 2 tog) 4 times, K 2.

9. SL 1, K 45, K 5, (yo, K 2 tog) 4 times, K 2.

11. SL 1, K 45, K 6, (yo, K 2 tog) 4 times, K 2.

13. SL 1, K 45, K 7, (yo, K 2 tog) 4 times, K 2.

15. SL 1, K 45, K 8, (yo, K 2 tog) 4 times, K 2.

17. SL 1, K 45, K 9, (yo, K 2 tog) 4 times, K 2.

18. Bind off 8 stitches very loosely.

Knit to 1 stitch before marker 'A'. With the yarn in back, slip the next stitch purlwise. Pass the yarn between the needles to the front of the work.

Slip the same stitch back to the left needle. Turn work. (Short row made) Knit to marker 'B', K 1, (yo, K 2 tog) 4 times, K 2.

Repeat from Row 2 to ** until the desired length (approx. 36 inches after the ribbed tube).

When you have the desired number of lace points completed (small size - 14 lace points and large - 16), end with Row 18. Knit to the end of the row.

SL 1, Knit to the end of the row.

Bind off 11 stitches loosely. Divide remaining stitches onto two double-pointed needles (23 stitches on each needle).

On stitches of one double-pointed needle, work K1, P1 ribbing, decreasing 6 stitches on the 1st row of ribbing (17 stitches).

Work ribbing for 2 1/2 inches. Repeat for stitches held on the second needle.

Transfer stitches from double-pointed needles to size 10 1/2 needle. With size 10 1/2 needle, knit evenly for 20 rows.

K 1, K 2 tog, K to the end of the row (decrease row).

Repeat decrease row until 4 stitches remain.

K 1 row.

Bind off loosely.