Carnival Knit Shawl – Free Knit Pattern
The Carnival Knit Shawl is an easy, beginner knit pattern. The stripes and color changes in the yarn make it look fantastic. Made in the knit stitch throughout with some increases and decreases that are very simple. Then add the crochet border, or leave it off, either way, it looks great. You will love making this.
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This beginner knit pattern in garter stitch is easy to make, and easy to adjust the size. To increase the size, just keep making more pattern repeats until it’s the size you like. You may need more yarn if you decide to do that. I used all of the yarn in both skeins.
The colors in this are so pretty. You can choose bright yarns like these, or your favorite neutrals.
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I love the simple yet pretty fabric this makes in garter stitch.
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Carnival Knit Shawl
Skill Level: Easy
Gauge: 15 sts x 30 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
Sizes: 80″ long x 19” at center point
Supplies:
Yarn: Red Heart Stripes – 1 skein each, Color (A) Derby Stripes, Color (B) Polo Stripes, Red Heart Super Saver, Color (C) White
Circular Needles: US 8 / 5 mm; 29 inch circulars (or larger to hold stitches)
Crochet Hook: US H/8 (5 mm)
Stitch Marker
Yarn needle
Yarn Label Information:
Red Heart Stripes/Super Saver, #4 Worsted Weight, 100% Acrylic, 236 yds/215 m; 5 oz/ 141 g.
Abbreviations in US Terminology:
kfb – knit front and back of a stitch; single knit increase
k2tog – knit two stitches together in back leg of stitches; knit decrease
RS – right side
st(s) – stitch(es)
Notes:
- Made in Rows.
- Start at one end.
- Stitch count increases every other Row.
- Row 2 is both an increase and a decrease Row, st count stays the same as Row 3.
- Change Color at start of a Row 2, or every 2 Rows.
- Place a stitch marker on RS, this Row will be a kfb & k2tog Row 2 every time.
Knit Body
Color (A), Cast on 5
Row 1: Knit each st across. (5 sts).
Row 2: (RS) kfb in 1st st, knit each stitch across to last 2 sts, k2tog in back leg, turn. (5 sts).
Row 3: Knit each st across to last st, kfb, turn. (6 sts).
NOTE: Alternate Color (A) and Color (B) every two rows, after a Row 3. Carry yarn loosely up the side, do not end off.
Repeat Rows 2-3 until the yarn runs out of both skeins, or to desired size.
Bind off in Knit st across.
End off yarn, weave in ends.
Crochet Border
Abbreviations in US Terminology:
beg – beginning
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
Notes:
- Written in US terminology.
- Right Side is always facing.
- Word in joined Rounds.
- Begin at any corner.
Color (C)
Round 1: *3 sc in corner, ch 1, 1 sc in next st (or row end)*, repeat *-* around, end with sl st to beg sc.
Round 2: *Ch 3, sk ch-1 sp, sl st in next sc*, repeat *-* around, end with sl st to beg st. End off yarn, weave in ends
End of Pattern.
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