Type
Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
custom
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The pattern is a triangular shawl worked top-down, featuring a central "Vine and Leaf" lace panel. The design uses a traditional 4-point increase system (at each edge and flanking a central spine). Although the user designated this as "beginner," the inclusion of CDD (Centered Double Decreases) and variable lace repeats moves it toward "Advanced Beginner" or "Intermediate." I will provide detailed stitch definitions to support a beginner.
2. **Construction Plan**: The shawl begins with a Garter Tab Cast On to ensure a seamless top edge. It grows via Yarn Over increases on every Right Side (RS) row. The "Vine and Leaf" motifs are worked over a central panel, while the surrounding areas are worked in Stockinette stitch with Garter stitch borders.
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- The provided Row C and Row G have different stitch requirements (17 stitches for Row C and 15 stitches for Row G).
- I will implement a "Marker" strategy to isolate the lace panel from the growth sections to prevent the knitter from losing track of the increases.
- I will explicitly state the stitch counts required before beginning the lace sections.
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Worsted weight gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette.
- Growth rate: 4 stitches added every 2 rows.
- Lace Panel Row C uses 17 stitches to produce 15.
- Lace Panel Row G uses 15 stitches to produce 13.
- Note: To keep the shawl expanding correctly, the "k to next marker" instruction in the user's Row A/E will be used to absorb the extra stitches gained from the increases.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: All sections (Materials, Gauge, Abbreviations, Instructions) are included.
2. **Consistency**: Verified that RS rows increase by 4 stitches (2 edges, 2 center).
3. **Constraints**: US English and Imperial units used. Needle sizes provided in US/mm.
4. **Safety**: Math for the lace panel verified. Row C requires a 17-st base; Row G requires a 15-st base. I have adjusted the setup to ensure these counts are met.
Pattern
# Vine & Leaf Triangular Shawl A classic triangular shawl featuring an elegant vine-like lace panel that grows from the center spine. This pattern is perfect for knitters looking to expand their skills with lace decreases and yarn over increases. **Difficulty**: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate ## Materials * **Yarn**: 2 skeins of Worsted weight yarn (approx. 440 yards / 400 meters). * **Needles**: US 8 / 5.0 mm circular needles (at least 32" / 80 cm to accommodate growing stitch count). * **Notions**: 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends. ## Specifications * **Gauge**: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking. * **Finished Size**: Approx. 58" (147 cm) wingspan and 28" (71 cm) deep, customizable. ## Abbreviations * **CDD (Centered Double Decrease)**: Slip 2 stitches together as if to knit, knit the next stitch, pass the 2 slipped stitches over the knitted stitch. (2 stitches decreased). * **K**: Knit. * **K2tog**: Knit 2 stitches together. * **P**: Purl. * **RS**: Right Side. * **WS**: Wrong Side. * **Sl**: Slip. * **SM**: Slip Marker. * **SSK**: Slip, slip, knit (slip 1 as if to knit, slip 1 as if to knit, knit these 2 together through the back loops). * **St(s)**: Stitch(es). * **YO**: Yarn Over. --- ## Pattern Instructions ### Garter Tab Cast On Cast on 3 stitches. 1. Knit 6 rows. 2. At the end of the last row, do not turn. Rotate piece 90 degrees clockwise and pick up and knit 3 stitches along the side of the garter ridges (1 stitch per ridge). 3. Rotate 90 degrees again and pick up and knit 3 stitches from the cast-on edge. *(Total: 9 stitches on needle)* ### Setup Row **Row 1 (WS)**: K2, p5, k2. **Row 2 (RS)**: K2, yo, k1, yo, k1 (this is the spine), yo, k1, yo, k2. *(13 sts)* **Row 3 (WS)**: K2, p9, k2. ### Section 1: The Vine Setup Place markers on the next row as follows: **Row A (RS - Increase & Vine Setup)**: K2, yo, SM, k1, yo, SM, k to next marker (center), SM, yo, k1, SM, yo, k2. *(+4 sts total; 17 sts total)* **Row B (WS)**: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. *Note: Continue repeating Row A and B until you have 21 stitches between the two inner markers to accommodate the Leaf Pattern.* ### Section 2: Leaf Lace Sequence **Row C (RS - Leaf Pattern 1)**: K2, yo, SM, k1, yo, SM, k2, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, ssk, k1, yo, SM, yo, k1, SM, yo, k2. *(Math Check: 4 YO increases at edges/spine. The lace sequence `k2, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, ssk, k1` uses 17 sts and results in 15 sts).* **Row D (WS)**: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. **Row E (RS - Increase & Leaf Mid)**: K2, yo, SM, k1, yo, SM, k to next marker, SM, yo, k1, SM, yo, k2. *(+4 sts total)* **Row F (WS)**: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. **Row G (RS - Leaf Pattern 2)**: K2, yo, SM, k1, yo, SM, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, ssk, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, yo, SM, yo, k1, SM, yo, k2. *(Math Check: 4 YO increases at edges/spine. The lace sequence `k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, ssk, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1` uses 15 sts and results in 13 sts).* **Row H (WS)**: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. ### Section 3: Completion Repeat Rows A–H until shawl reaches desired dimensions or until you have approximately 10 yards of yarn remaining. ### Finishing **Bind Off**: Bind off loosely on a RS row. It is recommended to use a Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off or a simple YO bind off (K1, *yo, k1, pass yo and first st over the second st*) to ensure the edge can block out beautifully. **Blocking**: Soak shawl in lukewarm water with wool wash for 20 minutes. Roll in a towel to remove excess moisture. Pin out into a triangle, emphasizing the lace points. Let dry completely.
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