Knitted Lavender Mocha Shawl

Oh, the Knitted Lavender Mocha Shawl is an absolute gem! Picture this: a luxuriously soft blend of lavender and mocha colors intertwining in a cozy knitted fabric. This shawl has the power to elevate any outfit with a touch of elegance and warmth. Whether you're strolling through a farmers' market on a crisp autumn day or enjoying a cup of coffee at your favorite café, this shawl will be your stylish companion. It's truly a versatile piece that adds a delightful pop of color to your wardrobe. Embrace the comfort and style of the Knitted Lavender Mocha Shawl, and you'll surely turn heads wherever you go!

Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Nako, Angora Luks color, 5% mohair, 15% wool, 80% acrylic, 5.3 oz (150 g), 885 yards (810 m), in the color "81921", 1 cake.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch markers.

Measurements: width = 35" (89 cm), length = 70" (178 cm), approx.

Yardage: 880- 885 yards (805- 810 m), approx.

Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and size US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit two stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.
• k2p1tog: slip st, k2tog and pass the sl st over them (double decrease).
• s2s1ktog: slip two stitches as if to knit them together, slip the third one knit-wise, knit the three stitches together through back loops (centered double decrease).

Instructions:

Cast on 3 sts, knit 7 rows, turn work 90 degrees clockwise, pick up 1 st out of each purl row side (3 sts in total), turn work 90 degrees clockwise again, pick up 3 sts from bottom. (9 sts)

Row 1 (wrong side): k 3, p 3, k 3. Put a ring stitch marker before and after the middle stitch, this is the center stitch.

Row 2: k 3, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, k 3. (13 sts)

Row 3 and every odd number row: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 4: k 3, yo, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, yo, k 3.

Row 6: k 3, yo, k 5, yo, k the center st, yo, k 5, yo, k 3.

Row 8: k 3, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k 3

Row 10: (k 3, yo) twice, k2p1tog, yo, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, yo, k2p1tog, (yo, k 3) twice.

Row 12: k 3, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 5, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 5, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k 3.

Row 14: k 3, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, k 3.

Row 16: k 3, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, k the center st, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, k 3.

Row 18: k 3, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k 3.

Row 20: (k 3, yo) twice, k2p1tog, yo, k 7, yo, k2p1tog, yo, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, yo, k2p1tog, yo, k 7, yo, k2p1tog, (yo, k 3) twice.

General pattern:

Row 22: k 3, yo, *k 1, yo, ssk, k 5, k2tog, yo*, repeat between ** to one st before center st, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, repeat between ** to last four sts, k 1, yo, k 3.

Row 24: k 3, yo, *k 3, yo, ssk, k 3, k2tog, yo* repeat between ** to three sts before center st, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, repeat between ** to last six sts, k 3, yo, k 3.

Row 26: k 3, yo, *k 5, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo* repeat between ** to five sts before center st, k 5, yo, k the center st, yo, repeat between ** to last eight sts k 5, yo, k 3.

Row 28: k 3, yo, k 1, *yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5*, repeat between ** to six sts before center st, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, repeat between *8 to last nine sts, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k 3.

Row 30: k 3, yo, k 3, *yo, k2p1tog, yo, k 7*, repeat between ** to six sts before center st, yo, k2p1tog, yo, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, repeat between ** to last nine sts, yo, k2p1tog, (yo, k 3) twice.

Repeat the general pattern seventeen more times, then work the last rows pattern as follows:

Last rows pattern:

Row 32: k 3, yo, ssk, *k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog*, repeat between ** to 9 sts before center st, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, yo, k the center st, yo, ssk, repeat between ** to last twelve sts, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, yo, k 3.

Row 34: k 3, yo, k 1, ssk, *k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog*, repeat between ** to 9 sts before center st, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, ssk, repeat between ** to last twelve sts, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 3.

Row 36: k 3, yo, k 2, ssk, *k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog*, repeat between ** to 9 sts before center st, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 2, yo, k the center st, yo, k 2, ssk, repeat between ** to last twelve sts, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 2, yo, k 3.

Row 38: k 3, yo, k 3, ssk, *k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog*, repeat between ** to 9 sts before center st, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 3, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, ssk, repeat between ** to last twelve sts, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, k2tog, k 3, yo, k 3.

Finish row 38 then bind off all sts using stretchy method. Weave in loose ends. Block or steam well.