Summer Lace Shawl

Discover the charm of this delightful sideways shawl, designed with a light and airy body that features beautiful eyelet rows and a playful zigzag pattern along its edge. This versatile shawl is perfect for any season, but it truly shines in the summer thanks to its open, airy lace design, allowing for breathability and style. This fully reversible pattern is not only aesthetically pleasing but also requires only one skein of yarn, making it an economical choice for knitters. Crafted seamlessly in one piece from end to end, the lace edging is worked simultaneously with the garter stitch body, ensuring a cohesive and polished finish. The size of the shawl is easily adjustable, depending on how much yarn you decide to use. In this design, one skein of Red Sock Blue Sock Yarn Basic Sock was utilized, but you can substitute any fingering weight or sock yarn you prefer, opening up a world of color and texture possibilities!

This comprehensive pattern includes handy notes, a list of abbreviations, a detailed diagram, and both written and charted instructions to cater to a variety of knitting preferences. To create this shawl, knitters should be comfortable with essential skills including increasing, decreasing, and knitting lace, as well as blocking lace for that perfect finish. The stitches used in this pattern include knit (k), purl (p), slip 1 stitch (sl1), knit through the back loop (k tbl), knit front and back (kfb), knit two together (k2tog), slip slip knit (ssk), purl two together (p2tog), purl two together through the back loop (p2tog tbl), and yarn over (yo). Whether you're an experienced knitter looking for your next project or a beginner eager to learn more about lace techniques, this sideways shawl pattern is sure to be a favorite in your collection!