How to Knit a Stunning Shawl with Eyelet Pattern

The cast on stitches are the top of the shawl, while the cast off will form the bottom. This is a very basic pattern that you can embellish as you like - I used an eyelet pattern on random rows, incorporating techniques such as (k2tog YO). It is essential to knit the first stitches without slipping them.

Basic Instructions

1. Cast on 7 stitches.

Row Instructions

2. Row 1 (RS): k2, yo, k1, yo, place marker, k1, place marker, yo, k1, yo, k2.

3. Row 2 (WS): K2, purl to last 2 stitches, knit the last 2 stitches (and repeat this instruction for all WS rows).

4. Row 3 (RS): k2, yo, knit to marker, YO, k1, move marker, YO, knit to last 2 stitches, YO, k2, and repeat these steps.

Recap of Key Points

To summarize:

• The first 2 stitches of every row must always be knitted followed by a yarn over (YO).
• Before the first marker, there is always a YO.
• The stitches between the markers are knitted as they present themselves (knit one side, purl the other), and a YO is always placed after the second marker.
• On the purl side, the instructions remain: always K2, then purl to the last 2 stitches, finishing with K2 (no increases).

Calculating Size

Using your swatch, you can calculate the size you would like to achieve. The amount of stitches determines the width and the number of rows will denote the length.