Embrace the whimsical beauty of the ocean with this Jellyfish Asymmetrical Shawl. The unique design features a jellyfish-inspired lace pattern and tentacle edging, making it a statement piece to showcase your knitting skills. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced knitter, this pattern will guide you through each step, ensuring a stunning finished shawl.
26 stitches x 36 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
Width: 60 inches (152 cm)
Depth: 20 inches (51 cm)
Set-up Row:
Using the circular needles and your chosen cast-on method, cast on 133 stitches.
Row 1 (RS):
K3, PM, *K1, YO, K3, K2tog, K5, YO, K1, SSK, PM; repeat from * until 5 stitches remain, K3, PM, K2.
Row 2 (WS):
Purl all stitches.
Row 3:
K3, PM, *K2, YO, K2, K2tog, K3, YO, K3, SSK, PM; repeat from * until 5 stitches remain, K3, PM, K2.
Row 4:
Purl all stitches.
Continue working Rows 1-4 of the lace pattern until the shawl reaches your desired length, ending after a Row 4 repeat. Alternatively, you can continue until you have approximately 30 grams of yarn remaining.
Tentacle Edging:
Switch to the crochet hook.
Foundation Round:
Working along one side of the shawl, single crochet evenly across, placing 2 single crochet stitches in each slip stitch marker. Reach the tip of the shawl by working 3 single crochet stitches in the YO space. Continue single crocheting across the opposite side of the shawl, placing 2 single crochet stitches in each slip stitch marker. Slip stitch to the first single crochet to join.
Round 1:
Ch 1, single crochet in each stitch around, placing 3 single crochet stitches in the center stitch of each corner. Slip stitch to the first single crochet to join.
Round 2:
Ch 1, *single crochet in the next 2 stitches, 2 single crochet in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Slip stitch to the first single crochet to join.
Round 3:
Ch 1, *single crochet in the next 3 stitches, 2 single crochet in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Slip stitch to the first single crochet to join.
Round 4:
Ch 1, *single crochet in the next 3 stitches, 2 single crochet in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Slip stitch to the first single crochet to join.
Repeat Round 4 two more times or until you reach the desired tentacle length. Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.
Ta-da! You have completed your Jellyfish Asymmetrical Shawl with Tentacle Edging. Block your shawl gently to accentuate the lace pattern, and enjoy the ocean-inspired beauty it brings to your wardrobe.