Three Way Lace Shawl Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

4 ply / Fingering / Sock
Designer

Anniken Allis
Needle Size

US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Circular
Techniques

Lace

What you need to know

Try your first lace project with Anniken Allis’s stunning multi-way shawl pattern

Lace knitting looks intimidating but the stitches used are all actually pretty straightforward. This is a great first lace make because there’s no shaping. There’s a large rectangle for the back and two smaller rectangles for the fronts. The pieces are then joined with a three-needle cast-off. It can be worn crossed or tied at the front, cinched with belt or if you want to turn your shawl into a cardi, just sew up the side seams.

The circular needle is required to accommodate the large number of stitches.

Sizing

Full width: 109 (122, 136) cm
Length: 61 (63, 65) cm
NOTE: Length is adjustable

What you'll need

Yarn: King Cole Merino Blend 4ply, shade
9 Scarlet, 7 (8, 10) 50g balls
Needles: 3.75mm (80cm) circular
Stitch markers
Stitch holder or waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Cast off
Knit
Purl
Yarn forward (yarn over)
ssk
k2tog
Working from a lace chart
Three-needle cast off

Meet the designer

A lace knitting expert, we are thrilled to have author Anniken Allis in the Let's Knit Together family. Producing patterns for leading names such as Debbie Bliss, Knitscene, and Interweave Knits, Anniken also travels the UK to share her skill set through workshops. To see more of Anniken's patterns, visit here. If you enjoyed making this pattern, we think you'll love knitting this Elegant Poncho next.

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