Knitted Crab Lace Shawl Pattern

Welcome to the Knitted Crab Lace Shawl pattern! This beautiful shawl features a delicate crab lace motif, making it a perfect accessory for any occasion. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to create your own stunning shawl.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Fingering weight yarn (3-ply) - approximately 400 yards (366 meters)
• Needles: US 6 (4 mm) circular needles, 32-inch (80 cm) length
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

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

Instructions:

1. Cast on 107 stitches.
2. Work Rows 1-16 of the Crab Lace Chart (see chart below).
3. Repeat Rows 3-16 of the Crab Lace Chart until the shawl measures approximately 62 inches (157 cm) from the cast on edge.
4. Work Rows 1-2 of the Crab Lace Chart.
5. Bind off all stitches.

Crab Lace Chart:

(Insert Crab Lace Chart image here)

Finishing:

Weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle.

Blocking:

Block the shawl by soaking it in lukewarm water, gently squeezing out the excess water, and pinning it to the desired shape on a blocking mat or towel. Allow the shawl to dry completely before unpinning.

Abbreviations:

• K: knit
• P: purl