Knitted Lace Rib Shawl or Scarf
There's something undeniably charming about a knitted lace rib shawl or scarf – it's like wrapping yourself in a cozy hug made of delicate patterns and intricate designs. Whether you're a seasoned knitter looking for a new project to showcase your skills or a beginner eager to delve into the world of lace knitting, this versatile piece is both enjoyable to make and lovely to wear. The lace rib stitch adds a touch of elegance, while the airy nature of lace knitting makes it perfect for draping over your shoulders on a cool evening or bundling up in during the winter months. With just a few balls of yarn and a set of needles, you can create a timeless accessory that will elevate any outfit with its handmade charm. So grab your knitting supplies, pick out a luxurious yarn, and get ready to craft a piece that will not only keep you warm but also make you feel like a true knitting magician.
Materials:
- Size 10 knitting needles
- Row counter
- Stitch markers
- 2 skeins 4 ply acrylic yarn (I used Caron one pounder in Pink)
- OR 3 or 4 skeins of a 1 ply yarn ( 200 grams.) for shawl
Note: If you have never worked a lace type project before, it would be easier for you if you used a very light colored yarn, (not a variegated one) and stitch markers between each group of stitches, (between the k 1, p1, k1, & the five open work stitches).
Cast on 67 for shawl or 27 for scarf
Seeding rows 1 to 3: K 1, P 1, across row.
Row 1: * K 1, p1, k1, (place marker), k5, (place marker) *, repeat from * to * across row, end (place marker) K 1, p1, k1. Slip markers as you come to them.
Row 2 & 4 K 1, p1, k1, * p5, k 1, p1, k1 *, repeat from * to * across row, end k1, p1, k1.
Row 3: *K 1, p1, k1, (slip next stitch to right hand needle,) 2x, insert left hand needle into the back loops of the two slipped stitches and move to the left needle, then k 2 tog, yo, k 1, yo, sl 1, k 1, psso*, repeat from * to * across row, end K 1, p1, k1.
Repeat rows 1 to 4 for length desired or 49 pattern repeats, then do row 1,
Finishing:
Seeding rows 1 to 3: K 1, P 1, across row, bind off. Weave in ends.