When we were planning Stitch Up Chicago 2020 and deciding what to make the workshop projects, I knew I wanted to take this opportunity to create a knit version of my popular Montgomery Street Crochet Shawl. It was even more awesome since both Kristy Glass and Stephanie of Asylum Fibers were going to be there because what a better place to debut this version of Montgomery Street! It was a huge hit and this is a great beginner friendly shawl for any level knitter to enjoy! Like the crochet version, you can make this is big or as small as you want to suit your style. I know people who have made several in various sizes and colors and just love this both simple and stylish pattern.

Materials

Asylum Fibers Merino DK / Approx. 220 yards - color shown Red Hot
Knitting Needles Size US 7 / 4.5 mm
2 Stitch Markers
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
co– cast on
k – knit
p - purl
yo – yarn over
sm – slip marker
bo – bind off
st(s) – stitch(es)

PATTERN NOTES:

This is written for a bandana / shawlette as shown.
You can add as many rows as you want before the finish picot trim row but will need more yarn.

Finished measurements: 38” x 22” x 22” /  12” long at spine

GAUGE: 4” sq  =  17 sts  x 24 rows  in garter stitch
*** Gauge is not particularly important for this pattern.
It matters more to have a fabric that you will like. It is meant to be stitched loosely.

SET UP:
CO 5
Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, place marker, k1, place marker, yo, k2. 
Row 2 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, sm as you go, k2.

CONTINUE IN GARTER:  (inc 4 sts per RS row)
Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, k to marker; yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2 
Row 2 (WS): Knit to marker, sm, p1, sm , k to end
Rows 3 – 86: Repeat Garter Rows 1,2  alternating   179 sts

PICOT TRIM ROW:

Step 1: Using Cable Cast on - Cast on 2 stitches

Step 2: Knit 2 stitches

Step 3: Pass the first stitch over the second stitch, leaving a single stitch on your right needle

Step 4: Knit 1

Step 5: Pass the first stitch over the second stitch, leaving a single stitch on your right needle

Repeat Steps 4 & 5 two more times

Step 6: Slip remaining stitch back to your left needle

Repeat all steps to the end.

Pull tail through last loop.

Weave in ends.

SEE MY POST ON HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR PICOT TRIM LOOK