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Free Two-Color Asymmetrical Knit Shawl Pattern | PurlJam

An intermediate-level knitting project using 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn in contrasting colors.

KnittingIntermediate

Materials

Yarn
2 skeins of fingering weight yarn in contrasting colors

Gauge

22 sts x 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Pattern

Cast On and Setup

  1. Using the first color, cast on 3 stitches.
  2. Knit 1 row.
  3. Increase row: K1, M1L, knit to end. (4 sts)

Body of the Shawl

  1. Row 1 (RS): Using the first color, knit.
  2. Row 2 (WS): Using the first color, purl.
  3. Repeat Rows 1-2 for a total of 20 rows.
  4. Switch to the second color.
  5. Row 21 (RS): Using the second color, knit.
  6. Row 22 (WS): Using the second color, purl.
  7. Repeat Rows 21-22 for a total of 10 rows.

Shaping

  1. Continue repeating the body section, alternating colors and working 10-row stripes of each color until you have used up most of your yarn, keeping enough to bind off.
  2. Next row (RS): Using both colors, knit.
  3. Next row (WS): Using both colors, purl.
  4. Bind off all stitches knitwise.

Finishing

  1. Weave in all ends.
  2. Block your shawl to measurements, being careful not to stretch the garter stitch too much.
  3. Enjoy your beautiful two-color asymmetrical shawl!