Short Row Crescent Shawl

Description:

A beautiful and versatile crescent-shaped shawl worked using short rows for interesting shaping. This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters looking for a fun challenge.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Fingering weight yarn (US 1, UK 12-13, Metric 2.25-3.25 mm) - 400 yards
• Needles: US 6 (UK 8, Metric 4 mm) circular needles, at least 32 inches in length
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Instructions:

1. Using long-tail cast on, cast on 5 stitches.
2. Row 1: Knit.
3. Row 2: Kfb, knit to end. (6 stitches)
4. Repeat Row 2 until you have 50 stitches on your needle.
5. Short rows: Knit 15 stitches, wrap and turn. Purl 30 stitches, wrap and turn. Knit to end.
6. Continue short rows, making sure to wrap and turn, until you have 80 stitches on your needle.
7. Next row: Knit across all stitches, picking up wraps as you come to them.
8. Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until your shawl measures 18 inches from the cast-on edge.
9. Bind off loosely and weave in ends.

Blocking the shawl will help open up the stitches and shape the crescent. Enjoy your new shawl!