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Crabby Chic Shawl

This trendy and fun shawl is inspired by the playful nature of crabs. The intricate stitch pattern creates a textured design reminiscent of crab shells. Whether you wear it for a beach outing or an evening stroll, this shawl will add a touch of whimsy to any outfit.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: PurlJam Yarns - Ocean Breeze (Fingering weight) - 800 yards (732 meters)
• Needles: US Size 4 (UK Size 8, Metric Size 3.5) circular needle
• Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge (Blocked):

22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in crab stitch pattern

Size:

Finished Width: 60 inches (152 cm)

Finished Length: 30 inches (76 cm)

Notes:

• This pattern is worked flat and in one piece.

Abbreviations:

• k: Knit
• p: Purl
• yo: Yarn over
• k2tog: Knit two stitches together
• ssk: Slip, slip, knit

Pattern:

1. Using the long-tail cast on, cast on 300 stitches.
2. Knit all stitches.
3. Knit all stitches.
4. Purl all stitches.
5. Knit all stitches.
6. Purl all stitches.
7. Knit all stitches.
8. Purl all stitches.
9. Knit all stitches.
10. Purl all stitches.
11. Knit all stitches.
12. Purl all stitches.
13. Knit all stitches.
14. Purl all stitches.
15. Knit all stitches.
16. Purl all stitches.
17. Knit all stitches.
18. Purl all stitches.
19. Knit all stitches.
20. Purl all stitches.
21. Knit all stitches.
22. Purl all stitches.
23. Begin crab stitch pattern: *Insert your right needle from front to back through the second stitch on the left needle, then insert your right needle from back to front through the first stitch on the left needle, wrap the yarn around the needle and pull it through both stitches, slip both stitches off the left needle. Repeat from * to the end of the row.
24. Purl all stitches.
25. Repeat rows 21 and 22 until the shawl measures 30 inches (76 cm) from the cast on edge.
26. Knit all stitches.
27. Purl all stitches.
28. Knit all stitches.
29. Bind off all stitches knitwise.
30. Weave in all ends and block the shawl to measurements.