The Marina Knit Shawl Pattern is an asymmetrical shawl made with three colors and uses slipped stitches for a beautiful yet easy striped colorwork design. I worked it up here in a light sport weight cotton yarn making it perfect for a breezy summer day.
For this pattern I had the chance to work with an Appalachian Baby Organic Cotton Yarn Gift Pack. As the name suggests, the yarn is 100% organic, which means no pesticides, herbicides, miticides or petroleum-based fertilizers, and it goes through an earth-friendly dye processes. To learn more about this unique yarn, click here.
Once you get the hang of this colorwork pattern you will be happily stitching along. Please don’t get overwhelmed at first glance by the instructions. I tried to add as much detail as possible for clarity and ease so that once you get the hang of the pattern it isn’t very overwhelming at all!
Marina Knit Shawl Pattern
Here is what you will need:
- US 5 / 3.75 mm 23 in. circular needles
- 3 colors cotton sport weight yarn, shown here using Appalachian Baby U.S. Organic Cotton Yarn in the following colors and yardages:
- CA = 388 yd. Natural Sport Weight Cotton
- CB = 194 yd. Indigo Sport Weight Cotton
- CC = 194 yd. Doe Sport Weight Cotton
- scissors and yarn needle for finishing
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern: Knitting Abbreviations, Complete Beginners Guide to Knitting, Easy Crochet Hook Bind Off.
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This shawl is asymmetrical in shape and measures approx. 48 in. x 34 in. x 58 in. as written.
Notes
- The first stitch of each row is slipped to give a nice finished edge.
- Even rows are the right side of shawl; odd rows are wrong side.
- There should be an even number of stitches before beginning colorwork section.
- Sl1 wyif – slip 1 stitch purl-wise with yarn in front.
- Sl1 wyib – slip 1 stitch purl-wise with yarn in back.
- Click here for a complete list of Knitting Abbreviations.
With CA, cast on 4 sts.
Row 1: Sl1 wyif, K3 — 4 sts.
Row 2: Sl1 wyif, K1, yo, K2 — 5 sts.
Row 3: Sl1 wyif, K across — 5 sts.
Row 4: Sl1 wyif, K1, yo, K across — 6 sts.
Row 5: Sl1 wyif, K across — 6 sts.
Row 6: Sl1 wyif, K1, yo, K across — 7 sts.
Row 7: Sl1 wyif, K2, P1, K3 — 7 sts.
Row 8: Sl1 wyif, K1, yo, K across — 8 sts.
Row 9: Sl1 wyif, K2, P to last 3 sts, K3 — 8 sts.
Rows 10 through 21: Repeat Rows 8 and 9 — ending with 32 sts.
Rows 22 through 37: Work two repeats of Colorwork Section — ending with 40 sts.
Rows 38 through 41: Work Row A through D only of Colorwork Section — ending with 42 sts.
Rows 42 through 49: Repeat Rows 8 and 9 of Stockinette Section — ending with 46 sts.
Rows 50 through 81: Work 4 repeats of Colorwork Section — ending with 62 sts.
Rows 82 through 85: Work Row A through D only of Colorwork Section — ending with 64 sts.
Rows 86 through 97: Repeat Rows 8 and 9 of Stockinette Section — ending with 70 sts.
Rows 98 through 145: Work 6 repeats of Colorwork Section — ending with 94 sts.
Rows 146 through 149: Work Row A through D only of Colorwork Section — ending with 96 sts.
Rows 150 through 165: Repeat Rows 8 and 9 of Stockinette Section — ending with 104 sts.
Rows 166 through 229: Work 8 repeats of Colorwork Section — ending with 136 sts.
Rows 230 through 233: Work Row A through D only of Colorwork Section — ending with 138 sts.
Rows 234 through 253: Repeat Rows 8 and 9 of Stockinette Section — ending with 148 sts.
Rows 254 through 333: Work 10 repeats of Colorwork Section — ending with 188 sts.
Rows 334 through 335: Work Row A and B only of Colorwork Section — ending with 189 sts.
Work a purl bind off across, binding off first 3 sts in CA, then picking up CB for the remainder of the row. See how I use a crochet hook for a quick and easy bind off!
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Colorwork Section
Colorwork Notes: Stay alert for color changes within rows. The first 3 sts of every right side row are worked with CA and the last 3 sts of every wrong side row are worked with CA. Pay attention to color changes indicated in the pattern.
(RS) Row A: With CA Sl1 wyif, K1, yo, K1, pick up CB and K across.
(WS) Row B: Continuing with CB, Sl1 wyif, K2, P to last 3 sts, pick up CA and K3.
Row C: Continuing with CA, Sl1 wyif, K1, yo, *K1, Sl1 wyib, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Row D: Continuing with CA, Sl1yf, K2, *Sl1 wyif, P1, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Row E: Continuing with CA, Sl1 wyif, K1, yo, K1, pick up CC and K across.
Row F: Continuing with CC, Sl1 wyif, K2, P to last 3 sts, pick up CA and K3.
Row G: Continuing with CA, Sl1 wyif, K1, yo, *K1, Sl1 wyib, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Row H: Continuing with CA, Sl1 wyif, K2, *Sl1 wyif, P1, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
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