Jellyfish Lace Shawl Knitting Pattern

This stunning jellyfish inspired lace shawl pattern will add a touch of whimsy to any outfit. With its delicate, flowing lace motifs, it mimics the ethereal movement of a jellyfish in water.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: fingering weight yarn (approximately 400 yards / 366 meters)
• Knitting Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge

21 stitches x 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Finished Size

The finished shawl measures approximately 60 inches (150 cm) wingspan and 30 inches (76 cm) from top to bottom point.

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• YO: Yarn Over
• K2tog: Knit Two Together
• SSK: Slip Slip Knit

Instructions

Row 1: (RS) Knit.

Row 2: (WS) Purl.

Row 3: (RS) K1, *YO, K3, SSK, K3, YO, K1; repeat from * to end.

Row 4: (WS) Purl.

Row 5: (RS) K2, *YO, K2, SSK, K3, YO, K1; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, YO, K2, SSK.

Row 6: (WS) Purl.

Row 7: (RS) K3, *YO, K1, SSK, K3, YO, K1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, K3.

Row 8: (WS) Purl.

Row 9: (RS) K4, *YO, SSK, K3, YO, K1, SSK; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, K2.

Row 10: (WS) Purl.

Repeat Rows 1-10 until you reach the desired size, ending with Row 6 or Row 10. Bind off all stitches.

Weave in any loose ends and block your shawl to give it a finished look and to open up the lace pattern.

Notes

• The pattern is worked flat.
• The odd-numbered rows are the right side (RS) rows.
• The even-numbered rows are the wrong side (WS) rows.
• For added personalization, feel free to experiment with different yarn colors or add beads or sequins to mimic the jellyfish's bioluminescence.