Dragon Kounty Shawl Free Knitting Pattern

Hello fellow shawl knitters! I’m so excited to share the Dragon Kounty Shawl knitting pattern here with you for free on the blog. There are so many features I love about this flowy knit shawl and the way it works up. It is fun to style and wear as much as it is to make.

I designed it a while back and I love taking the step to make it a part of my collection of free patterns for paired shawl designs for knit and crochet. (Pop over to that post if you don’t know what I’m talking about but make sure to come back to look at this newest pattern.)

AND this is another pattern featuring gorgeous Asylum Fibers yarn. If you’ve been around the blog, you know that we are tried and true fans of that fabulous fiber. (There’s almost too much proof to link but check out this, this, and this!)

This pattern is perfect for those knit-and-chill moments. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, you’ll find it a breeze to work on. It’s all about having fun and seeing your beautiful yarn come to life.

Why You’ll Love the Dragon Kounty Shawl Free Pattern:

-Those Mohair Panels: First off, this shawl has these delicate mohair panels that are just dreamy. They add a little something extra to the look, don’t you think?
-Fun Wavy Edges: The edges on this shawl? Curvy and playful - a total eye-catcher!
-Easy Start: We’ve got a garter tab start in there, which is cool because it helps the shawl lay nicely in a half-circle instead of pulling into a crescent shape. Trust me, it makes a difference!
-Gauge? What Gauge?: Best part? You don’t have to stress about gauge. Seriously, just relax and knit. Let’s not get all uptight about it - loose stitches are your friends here. I know I cannot believe I said it either - but it is the beauty of this shawl pattern.
-Let Your Yarn Shine: This pattern is all about letting the yarn be the star. It’s a chance to play around and see how your yarn choice transforms the shawl.

Supply List:
3 Skeins Asylum Fibers DK, 231 Yards per skein
1 Skein Asylum Fibers Aragog (Mohair)
US 10.5 / 6.5mm 32” circular needle
Large needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
4 Stitch Markers

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
k – knit
kfb - knit into the front and back of a stitch
k2tog – knit 2 together
yo – yarn over
co – cast on
pm – place marker
sm – slip marker
bo – bind off
st(s) – stitch(es)
(RS) right side
(WS) wrong side

Gauge: 4 inch sq = 20 stitches x 36 rows in garter stitch in DK

NOTES:
Gauge is not extremely important for this pattern.
The most important thing is to have a knitted fabric that you like.
*** While knitting the mohair rows, please fight urges to make those rows “snug” - let the large needles size do the magic ***

GARTER TAB CAST ON USING PRIMARY COLOR IN DK YARN:
CO 3 sts.
Knit 12 rows.
Place first marker
Turn work 90 degrees and pick up 6 sts.
Place second marker
Turn work 90 degrees again and pick up 3 sts. You will have 12 sts on the needle.

BEGIN PATTERN:

ROW 1 (WS): K3, sm, (k1, yo, k1) in 1st stitch, k until 1 st before marker, (k1, yo, k1) in next st, sm, k3. (4 sts increased)

ROW 2 (RS): K3, sm, yo, k until marker, yo, sm, k3. (2 sts increased)

ROWS 3 – 20: Repeat Rows 1,2. 72 sts.

CHANGE TO MOHAIR
ROWS 21 – 24: Repeat Rows 1,2. 84 sts.

CHANGE TO DK
ROWS 25 – 50: Repeat Rows 1,2. 162 sts.

CHANGE TO MOHAIR
ROWS 51 – 56: Repeat Rows 1,2. 180 sts.

CHANGE TO DK
ROWS 57 – 86: Repeat Rows 1,2. 270 sts.

CHANGE TO MOHAIR
ROWS 87- 96: Repeat Rows 1,2. 300 sts.

CHANGE TO DK
ROWS 97 - 104: Repeat Rows 1,2. 324 sts main body at end of Row 104

BEGIN TRIM
NOTE: YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BEGIN EACH ROW AS YOU HAVE BEEN CREATING THE GARTER TAB / BAND

ROW 105 (RS): K3, sm, (k1, yo, k1) in next st, k8, pm, *k2tog twice, k2, (yo, k1) 8 times, k2, k2tog twice*, repeat * to * to 9 sts before marker, pm k8, (k1, yo, k1) in next st, sm, k3. 388 sts

ROW 106 (WS): K3, sm, yo, (k to marker, sm) twice, k to m, yo, sm, k3. 390 sts

ROW 107 (RS): K3, sm, (k1, yo, k1) in next st,(k to m, sm) 2 times, k until 1 st before marker, (k1, yo, k1) in next st, sm, k3. 394 sts

ROW 108 (WS): Repeat Row 106. 396 sts

ROW 109 (RS): K3, sm, ((k1, yo, k1) in next st, k to m, sm, *k2tog 4 times, (yo, k1) 8 times, k2tog 4 times*, repeat * to * to marker, sm, k until 1 st before marker, (k1, yo, k1) in next st, sm, k3. 400 sts

ROWS 110 - 117: Repeat Rows 106-109 2 more times. 424 sts

ROW 118 (WS): Repeat Row 106. 426 sts

Bind Off Row:
Bind off using this method for shape:
ROW 15: k2tog, sl st on to the left needle and repeat all the way across to the last st. Fasten off last st.

Finishing
Weave in ends and block. Check out some blocking tips here on the blog.

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