Knitted Solace Shawl

The Knitted Solace Shawl is an absolute delight for anyone looking to add a touch of cozy elegance to their outfit. With its intricate knit pattern and soft, luxurious feel, this shawl is like a warm hug on a chilly day. Whether you're attending a casual coffee date or a fancy dinner party, the Knitted Solace Shawl is a versatile accessory that brings both style and comfort. Wrap yourself up in this lovely shawl and get ready to feel fabulous wherever you go!

Materials and Info

• Yarn – appx 810yds of worsted weight yarn (I used Sirdar Jewelspun I also loke Premier Yarns Spun colors)
• Gauge – 1 square appx 4.25×4.25ins or 11x11cms
• Needles – 8 (5mm) straight
• Notions – stitch marker, yarn needle
• Appx size – 60x25ins or 150×62.5cms

ABBREVIATIONS

• k – knit
• p – purl
• k2tog – knit two stitches together
• k3tog – knit three stitches together
• ssk – slip two stitches knitwise then knit those two stitches together
• sssk – slip three stitches knitwise then knit those 3 stitches together
• co – cast on
• pu – pick up
• pm – place marker
• sm – slip marker

Solace Shawl Pattern

First Square

Co 40 stitches

Row 1 (WS): k 20, pm, k 20 *

Row 2 (RS): k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sm, ssk, k to end of row

Row 3: k all sts

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have decreased down to two stitches. k2tog to finish the square.

Cut yarn leaving a 4-5in tail and pull through to secure.

Second Square
Pu 20 stitches from the left edge of the first square (the diagonal decrease should be pointing to the left) then cast on 20 more stitches using the knitted cast on. (see fig 2)
Repeat rows 1-3 as you did for the first square. This is the first square of row 2

Third Square
Co 20 stitches using the knitted method then pu 20 stitches from the top edge of the first square in your shawl. (Fig 3)
Repeat rows 1-3 as you did for the first square.

When you want to begin your next square in your second row, you will pick up stitches from the left edge of the first square and the top edge of the square below. (fig 4)

Once you have completed 8 rows your works should look as fig 5.

First Triangle
Pu 20 stitches from the left edge of the first square (the diagonal decrease should be pointing to the left) then cast on 20 more stitches using the knitted cast on just as you did with the second square.
Row 1 (WS): k 20, pm, k 20 *
Row 2 (RS): k1, ssk, knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sm, ssk, k to 3sts before end of row, k2tog, k1
Row 3: k all sts
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have decreased down to 8sts stitches ending on a row 3.
Last row: k1, k3tog, sm, sssk, k1 (4sts)
Cut yarn leaving a 4-5in tail and pull through 4 remaining stitches to secure. (see fig. 6)

When you want to begin your next triangle, you will pick up stitches from the left and right edges of the squares below.

Last Triangle
Co 20 stitches using the knitted method then pu 20 stitches from the top edge of the last square in your shawl.
Repeat rows 1-3 as you did for the first triangle.

Weave in all ends and block as desired. Your works should look as fig 7 once complete.