Loops & Threads™ Knit Friendship Shawl
Wrap a loved one in the comfort of your hand knitting with this friendship shawl. Knit in Loops & Threads™ Impeccable™, this shawl is sure to become a cherished heirloom.
Designed by Loops & Threads™ Design Team
Material List
- Loops & Threads™ Impeccable™ (128 g/4.5 oz) 01532 (Claret) 3 balls
- Size 6mm (U.S. 8) Knitting Needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Project Instructions
Step: 1
Sizes
Approx 20 x 65 ins [51 x 165cm].
Step: 2
Gauge
15 sts and 18 rows = 4 ins [10cm] in stocking st.
Step: 3
Abbreviations
Alt = Alternate(ing)
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
Pat = Pattern
Psso = Pass slipped stitch over
Rep = Repeat
Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Yo = Yarn over
Step: 4
Cast on 71 sts.
Step: 5
1st and alt rows: (WS). K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2.
Step: 6
2nd , 4th and 6th rows: K3. *yo. Sl1. K1. psso. K1. K2tog. yo. K1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Step: 7
8th row: K4. *yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K3. Rep from * to last st. K1.
Step: 8
10th row: K3. *K2tog. yo. K1. yo. Sl1. K1. psso. K1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Step: 9
12th row: K2. K2tog. *yo. K3. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. Rep from * to last 8 sts. yo. K3. yo. Sl1. K1. psso. K2.
Step: 10
Rep 1st to 12th rows until piece from beg measures approx 65 ins [165cm], ending on 8th row of pat. Cast off loosely (WS).
Step: 11
Finishing
Pin piece to measurements and cover with a damp cloth leaving cloth to dry.
Tips
To help you cast off loosely, cast off using a needle one size larger.

