Sea Potato Inspired Knitted Shawl Pattern

Description:

This knitted shawl is inspired by the unique patterns and textures of sea potatoes found in the ocean. The design features a combination of eyelet stitches and seed stitch to create a beautiful and intricate pattern. It is perfect for keeping warm on cool beach evenings or as a stylish accessory for any occasion.

Materials:

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

Gauge:

20 stitches = 4 inches/ 10cm in stockinette stitch

Finished Measurements:

Wingspan: Approximately 60 inches/ 152cm

Depth: Approximately 20 inches/ 51cm

Abbreviations:

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
• YO: Yarn over
• SSK: Slip, slip, knit

Instructions:

Set-up:

1. Cast on 6 stitches.
2. Row 1: Knit all stitches.
3. Row 2: Purl all stitches.

Body:

1. Row 3: K1, YO, knit to the end of the row.
2. Row 4 (and all even rows): Purl all stitches.
3. Row 5: K1, YO, knit to the end of the row.
4. Repeat rows 4 and 5 until you have a total of 148 stitches.

Eyelet Section:

1. Row 1: K1, YO, K2tog, K2, SSK, YO, knit to the end of the row.
2. Row 2 (and all even rows): Purl all stitches.
3. Row 3: K1, YO, K2tog, knit to the last 5 stitches, SSK, K2, YO, K1.
4. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have 6 stitches remaining on your needle.
5. Row 4: Purl all stitches.

Finishing:

1. Continue knitting rows 2 and 3 of the Eyelet Section until the shawl reaches your desired depth.
2. Knit 1 row.
3. Purl 1 row.
4. Bind off all stitches.
5. Weave in any loose ends.

Enjoy your beautiful sea potato inspired knitted shawl!