Pattern: Pumpkin Patch Shawl

Description:

The Pumpkin Patch Shawl is a cozy triangle shawl featuring a repeating pumpkin pattern, perfect for autumn days. It is knitted using a bulky weight yarn, making it warm and quick to make. This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters.

Materials:

• Bulky weight yarn (approx. 800-900 yards)
• Circular needles: US 10 (6 mm) ,UK 4, Metric 6mm, 32 inches long
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Finished Size:

Approximately 60 inches wide and 28 inches deep

Abbreviations:

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• yo: Yarn over
• sl1: Slip 1 stitch knitwise
• psso: Pass slipped stitch over

Instructions:

Set-up Row:

Using circular needles, cast on 3 stitches.

Row 1 (RS): K3.

Row 2 (WS): K1, yo, p1, yo, k1.

Row 3: K1, yo, knit to last 2 stitches, yo, k2.

Row 4: K1, yo, purl to last 2 stitches, yo, k2.

Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until you have reached the desired width of your shawl, ending with Row 3.

Pattern Rows:

Row 1 (RS): K3.

Row 2 (WS): K1, purl to last stitch, k1.

Row 3: K2, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k1.

Row 4: K1, purl to last 2 stitches, k2.

Repeat Rows 1-4 until desired length is reached, ending with Row 4.

Finishing:

Bind off all stitches loosely. Weave in any loose ends. Block your shawl to enhance the drape and shape.

Enjoy your beautiful Pumpkin Patch Shawl!