Stormy Sky Shawl Knitting

STORMY SKY SHAWL

Stormy Sky is a lightweight,
asymmetrical shawl, it’s dynamic and
modern. Knitted from the corner in a
shape of a skewed triangle, it makes
a great and fast project for that one
very special skein of yarn. Alternation
of sections creates nice texture and is
rather easy to memorize. Tassels can
be added to make corners look more
polished.

This pattern can be used as a base for experiments, as neither yarn weight nor gauge is critical. The number of
section repeats can be adjusted as well, depending on the desired size of the finished shawl.

YARN NOTIONS
➔ Grey: 1 skein of Malabrigo Mechita (100% ➔ Scissors
superwash merino wool, 3.5oz./100g, ➔ A piece of cardboard for tassels
420yds/384 m) in color Storm. ➔ Blocking mats and pins
➔ Mustard: 2 skeins of Mirasol Yarn Sulka
Legato (60% merino wool, 20% silk, 20% GAUGE
alpaca, 1.76oz/50g, 274yds/251m) in color ➔ 18 sts and 24 rows in 4”/10cm in Garter
21. Stitch, blocked
➔ Any fingering weight yarn will work fine. The ➔ Is not crucial and can be changed to fit
pattern can be modified for another yarn the desired yarn
weight and yardage.
FINISHED SIZE
NEEDLES ➔ Grey: 75”/190cm long +tassels, 28”/71cm
➔ US9/5.5mm needles in the widest part
➔ For any other yarn: use needles at least ➔ Mustard: 77.6”/197cm long +tassels,
three sizes up from stated on the label to 30.3”/77cm wide
keep fabric airy and light

NOTES
➔ The shawl is knitted from the right corner with increases at the end of every RS row. Increases are
made in the form of k1fb unless stated otherwise.
➔ The neat braid-like edge of the shawl created by the slipped first stitches. In every row first st is slipped
as if to purl wyif, and every last st is knitted.
➔ Row count is included in the pattern, but is not crucial and can be changed depending on the
yarn/gauge/desired size of a shawl. The usual text corresponds to the grey sample shawl. The text in
Italic is added for your convenience and can be used for additional rows. The mustard shawl was
finished at the row 338 of the pattern.
➔ If you’d like to make tassels, save yarn for them in advance: 2 tassels require approximately 26ft (8m).

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PATTERN

SET UP
Cast on 3 sts.
R0 (WS): k3
R1 (RS): sl1wyif, k2
R2 (WS): sl1wyif, k2
R3 (RS): sl1wyif, k1fb, k1 (4sts)
R4 (WS): sl1wyif, k3
R5 (RS): sl1wyif, k until last 2sts, k1fb, k1 (5sts)
R6 (WS): sl1wyif, k until the end of the row
Continue in this manner until there are 10sts on the needle:
R7, 9, 11, 13, 15 (RS): as Row 5
R8, 10, 12, 14, 16 (WS): as Row 6 (10sts)
BODY OF A SHAWL

The shawl is knitted by implementing 4 Stripe Patterns in this order:
8 rows: Garter Stripe 1
2 rows: Dropped Stitch Stripe
8 rows: Garter Stripe 2
6 rows: Yarn Over Stripe
➔ The number of repetitions may vary depending on the yarn, gauge, and desired size of the shawl. In the
row count, the usual text corresponds to the grey sample shawl. The text in I talic is added for your
convenience and can be used for additional rows. The mustard shawl was finished at the r ow 338 of the
pattern.
➔ Regardless of the yarn choice or gauge, the last stripe of the shawl has to be a Garter Stripe. This will
help keep the shape of the finished garment.

STRIPE PATTERNS
GARTER STRIPE 1 (8 rows, +4sts)
R1, 3, 5, 7 (RS): sl1wyif, k until last 2sts, k1fb, k1
R2, 4, 6, 8 (WS): sl1wyif, k until the end of the row

DROPPED STITCH STRIPE (2 rows, +1st)
R1 (RS): sl1wyif, (k1, yo2) until last 2sts, k1fb, k1
R2 (WS): sl1wyif, p across, dropping yarn overs
off the needle until last 1 stitch, k1

GARTER STRIPE 2 (8 rows, +4sts)
R1, 3, 5, 7 (RS): sl1wyif, k until last 2sts, k1fb, k1
R2, 4, 6 (WS): sl1wyif, k until end of the row
R8 (WS): sl1wyif, p until last 1 stitch, k1

YARN OVER STRIPE (6 rows, +3sts)
R1 (RS): sl1wyif, (k2tog, yo) until last 2sts, k1fb, k1
R3 (RS): sl1wyif, (k2tog, yo) until last 3sts, k1, k1fb, k1
R5 (RS): sl1wyif, k1, (yo, k2tog) until last 3sts, yo, k3

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ROW COUNT

R17-24: Garter Stripe 1 (14sts) R241-242: Dropped Stitch Stripe (123sts)
R25-26: Dropped Stitch Stripe (15sts) R243-250: Garter Stripe 2 (127sts)
R27-34: Garter Stripe 2 (19sts) R251-256: Yarn Over Stripe (130sts)
R35-40: Yarn Over Stripe (22sts)
R257-264: Garter Stripe 1 (134sts)


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FINISHING

Regardless of the yarn choice or gauge the last stripe of the shawl has to be a Garter Stripe. This will help keep
the shape of the finished garment.
Bind off very (!) loosely:
R289 (RS): k1, (slip st back to left needle, k2tog) until 1st is left.
Cut yarn leaving appr.8”(20cm) tail and pull it through the loop of the last stitch.
Wash the shawl in 30°C (86F) water and block into shape. Moderate stretching is recommended to open up the
lace stripes and Garter stitch.
Make 2 tassels appr. 3”(7.5cm) long and secure them with the ends of working yarn at the beginning and end of
the shawl. Hide the ends of yarn in the tassels.

ABBREVIATIONS

k knit sl1wyif slip 1 st with yarn in front
* slip 1st as if to purl holding yarn at the front of work
p purl k1fb knit 1 in front and back of a stitch (makes +1st)
*knit the stitch through the front loop as always, but don't drop it off the
left-hand needle. Knit the stitch again through the back loop, and then
drop it off.
st(s) stitch(es) yo yarn over

RS right side yo2 double yarn over
*wrap yarn around the needle twice
WS wrong side k2tog knit 2sts together

CONTACTS

My name is Ksenia Naidyon, I’m the person behind Life Is Cozy. Hope you liked this design!
This pattern has a page on Ravelry where you can get more inspiration and share your finished knits:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stormy-sky-shawl
Use the hashtag #stormy_sky_shawl to show your creations on Instagram!

You can find me here:
➔ Site https://lifeiscozy.com
➔ Instagram h ttps://www.instagram.com/life_is_cozy/
➔ Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/people/lifeiscozy
➔ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/lifeiscozy/
➔ Email: lifeiscozy@gmail.com

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