Lenox Knit Shawl Free Pattern
/I am beyond thrilled to bring you the Lenox Knit Shawl Free Pattern, part of a double release knit & crochet pattern set. The Lenox Knit Shawl Free Pattern is a fun rhythmic asymmetrical shawl that grows and grows with every row and every stitch. The Lenox Knit Shawl Free Pattern is great for beginners who want to learn working on the bias and has an easy beginner-friendly lace panel.
The Lenox Knit Shawl Free Pattern is part of a Crochet & Knit Shawl set so you can make either or both if you like! Go to the Lenox Shawl Free Crochet Pattern here.
The Lenox Knit Shawl Free Pattern is another part of bringing my love for NYC to my fiber art and designs. The Lenox Knit Shawl Free Pattern is named for Lenox Avenue where the Jazz Museum of Harlem is located.
If you have followed me or this blog for a minute then you know that architecture and music have always inspired me and fed to my creative journey. bringing them together in the Lenox Knit Shawl Free Pattern was a natural and perfect meeting of those inspirations. And, of course I turned to my favorite NYC Indie Dyer, Stephanie of Asylum Fibers for the yarn for this beautiful set.
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Shout out to Nkese of Cosmic Crochet Creations for testing this pattern & styling the Lenox Knit Shawl.
Materials
Category 3 DK weight yarn from Asylum Fibers
-Color A 470 yards
-Color B 240 yards
US Size 8 / 5mm Circular Needles - Recommend 40”
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
BO – Bind Off
CO – cast on
K – knit
Kfb – knit in front and back loop (increase by 1 st)
st(s)- stitch (es)
k2tog – knit 2together
yo – yarn over (front to back)
GAUGE: 4 inch sq = 20 stitches x 36 rows in garter stitch (before blocking)
*** This shawl will grow a lot with wet blocking so keep that in mind when making it and gauge is not detrimental to the outcome as long as you have a fabric you like.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: AFTER blocking Approx.: 56”” x 54” x 74”
PATTERN NOTES:
· Do not CUT yarn during color change after each row.
· Carry your yarn up for color change
· You may see significant change in finished measurements after blocking.
WITH COLOR A: Cast on 5 sts.
Row 1: k to last 2 sts. kfb, k1. (1 st increased, 6 sts).
Row 2: k1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Repeat Rows 1 & 2 alternating, increasing by 1 st every other row until the decrease side reaches approx. 52”
*** you will need some of color A for the last few rows of the pattern so if you are stitching loosely you will want to make sure you have yarn leftover. If you rather use up all of color A here that is also an option.
COLOR CHANGE STRIPE SECTION: (it is best to carry the yarn up)
COLOR B:
Row 1: k to last 2 sts. kfb, k1
Row 2: k1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
COLOR A:
Row 3: k to last 2 sts. kfb, k1.
Row 4: k1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
COLOR B:
Row 5: k to last 2 sts. kfb, k1.
Row 6: k1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
COLOR A:
Row 7: k to last 2 sts. kfb, k1
Row 8: k1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
COLOR B:
Row 9: k to last 2 sts. kfb, k1.
Row 10: k1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
COLOR CHANGE STRIPES COMPLETE
COLOR A: *** pick yarn back up where you ended Row 113***
Row 115: Repeat Row 111.
Row 116: Repeat Row 110 – 2 sts inc’d, 119 sts
Fasten off A.
COLOR B: *** pick yarn back up where you ended Row 114***
Row 117: Repeat Row 113.
Row 118: Repeat Row 110. Turn. 2 sts inc’d, 121 sts
COLOR CHANGE COMPLETE
COLOR B - LACE SECTION IN COLOR B
Row 1: k to last 3 sts. kfb, kfb, k1
Row 2: K1, Kfb, *K2tog, Yo* repeat * to * to last 4 sts, K1, K2tog, K1.
Row 3: k to last 3 sts. kfb, kfb, k1
Row 4: K1, Kfb, *K2tog, Yo* repeat * to * to last 4 sts, K1, K2tog, K1.
Repeat Row 1-4 Lace until lace section reaches approx.. 14” (or until color B runs out)
FINSIHSING ROWS – IN COLOR A
Row 1: k to last 2 sts. kfb, k1. (1 st increased, 6 sts).
Row 2: k1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Rows 3 – 4 Repeat Rows 1 & 2 alternating
BO
This item is best served with wet blocking and will grow considerably
Weave in all ends.
