| If you are looking for a basic shawl that is simple to | | | | 3. Increase by knitting into the front and back on the |
| make but nice enough to be worn anytime you feel | | | | first and last stitch; then knit other stitches. |
| like dressing up, this basic shawl knitting pattern fits the | | | | 4. Purl row 4. |
| bill. It's a good project that will give you lots of practice | | | | 5. Repeat this pattern while purl rows and increasing |
| decreasing and increasing. | | | | on both ends of the knit rows; for approximately 12 |
| You'll need: | | | | inches. |
| 1. Approximately 30 yards of fuzzy and medium | | | | 6. Purl and knit straight until the shawl measures |
| weight yarn | | | | approximately 45 inches. |
| 2. Size 7 straight needles | | | | 7. Continue this pattern, only this time, decrease on the |
| 3. Sewing needle or crochet hook | | | | last and first stitch of the knit rows by k2tog on each |
| Size: | | | | end. |
| This pattern makes a piece that is roughly 52 inches | | | | Finishing tip: Bind off and weave the ends once you |
| long and 14 inches wide. If you want a longer shawl, | | | | get down to the last 3 stitches. A wonderful way to |
| simply use more yarn, or you can increase more to | | | | wear this piece is by draping it over your shoulders |
| get a wider shawl. | | | | and holding it in place with a nice pin. You can also use |
| Let's start! | | | | a knitting needle or a fancy chopstick to hold it |
| 1. Begin by casting on 3 stitches. | | | | together. |
| 2. Knit row 1, purl row 2. | | | | |