Denim Garter Stitch Shawl
Quick and easy chunky shawl project.
Posted by Hand Knitted Things
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The textured effect on this shawl is achieved by using 2 strands of chunky yarn knitted together on large knitting needles.
You will need to be able to do knit stitch, knit into the front and back of a stitch and cast off.
Abbreviations
K knit
St stitch (es)
KFB knit into front and back of stitch increase
A quick step by step guide can be seen below.
Printable PDF instructions can be downloaded from the link above.
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You Will Need (2 things)
- 3 skein Sirdar Denim Ultra 100g Chunky Yarn
- 15mm Knitting Needles at least 16inches (40cm) long. Circulars will work but don't join in the round.
Steps (5 steps, 240 minutes)
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1
Cast on one stitch leaving a tail at least 22cm long (this will be incorporated into the fringe later).
Row 1; KFB of stitch (2 st)
Row 2; KFB of both stitches (4 st)
Row 3; K
Row 4; KFB first stitch, K, KFB last stitch (6 st )
Row 5; K (
Row 6; KFB first stitch, K, KFB last stitch (8 st)
Row 7; K
Row 8; KFB first stitch, K, KFB last stitch (10 st)
Row 9; K
Row 10; KFB first stitch, K, KFB last stitch (12 st)
Row 11; K
Row 12; KFB first stitch, K, KFB last stitch (14 st)
Row 13; KFB first stitch, K, KFB last stitch (16 st)
Row 14; KFB first stitch, K, KFB last stitch (18 st)
Row 15; KFB first stitch, K, KFB last stitch (20 st)
Row 16; K
Row 17; KFB first stitch, K, KFB last stitch (22 st)
Row 18; K
Row 19; KFB first stitch, K, KFB last stitch (24 st)
Row 20; K
Rows 21 -39; KFB first stitch, K, KFB last stitch until 62 stitches on needle
Row 40; K
Row 41; KFB first stitch, K, KFB last stitch (64 st)
Row 42 K
Row 43 KFB first stitch, K, KFB last stitch (66 st)
Row 44 K -
2
Cast off using only one of the threads. Secure and trim ends leaving at least 22cm, these will be incorporated
into the fringe. -
3
To make the fringe cut lengths of yarn about 35 cm long (a DVD case is useful for measuring for this purpose).
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4
Using 5 lengths per tassel start at the back point and work evenly up each side.
Ensure that each tassel is pushed through and secured in the same direction for a neat finish.
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5
Finally trim ends of the tassles evenly.