Step: 1

Finished Size
Shawl measures about 32-inches x 62-inches (81.5 x 157.5cm).

Step: 2

Gauge
8 sts = 4-inches (10cm) in pattern. Be sure to check your gauge.

Step: 3

Note
Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle, as if working on straight needles.

Step: 4

Cast on 5 sts.

Step: 5

Row 1: (Right Side) K 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2 - 7 sts.

Step: 6

Row 2: Knit.

Step: 7

Row 3: K 2, yo, k 1, yo, place marker, k 1, place marker, yo, k 1, yo, k 2 - 11 sts.

Step: 8

Row 4: Knit.

Step: 9

Row 5: K 2, yo, k to marker, yo, sl marker, k 1, sl marker, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k 2 - 15 sts.

Step: 10

Row 6: K 2, p to last 2 sts, k 2.

Step: 11

Rows 7-8: Rep Rows 5 and 6 - 19 sts.

Step: 12

Row 9: K 2, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to 1 st before marker, yo, k 1, yo, sl marker, k 1, sl marker, yo, k 1, **yo, k2tog, rep from ** to last 2 sts, yo, k 2 - 23 sts.

Step: 13

Row 10: K 2, p to last 2 sts, k 2.

Step: 14

Row 11: Rep Row 5 - 27 sts.

Step: 15

Row 12: Knit.

Step: 16

Rep Rows 5-12 nine more times - 171 sts.

Step: 17

Crochet Bind Off
Leave sts on needle. * Insert crochet hook through the next 3 sts and slip off needle, yo and draw through all sts on hook, chain 7; rep from * to last 3 sts, insert crochet hook through last 3 sts and slip off needle, yo and draw through all sts on hook. Fasten off.

Step: 18

Finishing
Weave in ends.

Step: 19

Abbreviations
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
p = purl
rep = repeat
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
yo = yarn over