Knitted Sheltering Tree Shawlette

The cozy Knitted Sheltering Tree Shawlette is a beautiful accessory that adds a touch of warmth and style to any outfit. Handcrafted with care, this shawlette features intricate knit patterns that resemble the branches of a sheltering tree, creating a unique and eye-catching design. The soft yarn used in this piece ensures that it is not only fashionable but also comfortable to wear, making it the perfect accessory for any season. Whether you're looking to stay warm on a chilly day or simply want to add a touch of elegance to your ensemble, the Knitted Sheltering Tree Shawlette is the perfect choice. The versatility of this shawlette allows you to wear it in a variety of ways, whether draped over your shoulders as a traditional shawl or wrapped around your neck as a cozy scarf. With its timeless design and high-quality craftsmanship, the Knitted Sheltering Tree Shawlette is sure to become a staple in your wardrobe for years to come.

Yarn: Urth Yarns Merino Sock (75% Extrafine Superwash Merino and 25% Nylon Yards: 440 Grams:100)
Knitting Needles: Circular US #6 knitting needles
Gauge: 24 stitches/ 4 inches (blocked and in stitch pattern)
Abbreviations:

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• Kfb: Knit front and back (knit one stitch first in the front and then knit the same stitch in the back before slipping it off the left needle – 1 stitch increase)
• K2tog: Knit the first two stitches together on the left needle (1 stitch decrease)
• pm: place marker (4 markers needed)
• sm: slip marker
• RS: right side
• wyif S1: with yarn in front slip one stitch purlwise
• WS: wrong side
• yo: yarn over

With a size US #6 knitting needle cast on 4 stitches with this yarn

• Row 1 (RS): K1, pm, Kfb, Kfb, pm, K1
• Row 2 (WS): K1, sm, K4, sm, K1
• Row 3 (RS): K1, sm, Kfb, pm, K2, pm, Kfb, sm, K1
• Row 4 (WS): K1, sm, K2, sm, P2, sm, K2, sm, K1
• Row 5 (RS): K1, sm, Kfb, Kfb, sm, K2, sm, Kfb, Kfb, sm, K1
• Row 6 (WS): K1, sm, K1, P2, K1, sm, P2, sm, K1, P2, K1, sm, K1

Shawlette Stitch Pattern [Repeats] and Stitch Increases:

• Row 7 (RS): K1, sm, Kfb, [K1, wyif S1] once, Kfb, sm, K2, sm, Kfb, [K1, wyif S1] once, Kfb, sm, K1
• Row 8 (WS): K1, sm, K1, P4, K1, sm, P2, sm, K1, P4, K1, sm, K1
• Row 9 (RS): K1, sm, Kfb, [wyif S1, K1] twice, Kfb, sm, K2, sm, Kfb, [wyif S1, K1] twice, Kfb, sm, K1
• Row 10 (WS): K1, sm, K1, P6, K1, sm, P2, sm, K1, P6, K1, sm, K1
• Row 11 (RS): K1, sm, Kfb, [K1, wyif S1] till 1 stitch before marker, Kfb, sm, K2, sm, Kfb, [K1, wyif S1] till 1 stitch before marker, Kfb, sm, K1
• Row 12 (WS): K1, sm, K1, Purl till 1 stitch before marker, K1, sm, P2, sm, K1, Purl till 1 stitch before marker, K1, sm, K1
• Row 13 (RS): K1, sm, Kfb, [wyif S1, K1] till 1 stitch before marker, Kfb, sm, K2, sm, Kfb, [wyif S1, K1] till 1 stitch before marker, Kfb, sm, K1
• Row 14 (WS): K1, sm, K1, Purl till 1 stitch before marker, K1, sm, P2, sm, K1, Purl till 1 stitch before marker, K1, sm, K1

Repeat rows 11 – 14 till the desired length for the shawlette is reached. Make sure there’s enough yarn for 6 rows of garter stitch and eyelet border.

Garter Stitch rows:

• Row 1 (RS): K1, sm, Kfb, Knit to 1 stitch before marker, Kfb, sm, K2, sm, Kfb, Knit to 1 stitch before marker, Kfb, sm, K1
• Row 2 (WS): K1, sm, knit to marker, sm, P2, sm, knit to marker, sm, K1
• Repeat these two rows one more time (you can repeat these more times if you have enough yarn)

Eyelet Row (RS): K1, sm, Kfb, [K2tog, yo] till 1 stitch before marker, Kfb, sm, K2, sm, Kfb, [yo, K2tog] till 1 stitch before marker, Kfb, sm, K1

Bind off Row (WS): Bind off using a stretchy bind off method.

Weave in the ends. Wash and block the shawlette.