STAR JASMINE SHAWL

 

Elegant and classy like the aroma of star jasmine flowers, this shawl offers the comfort of a triangular wrap combined with beautiful texture. Gentle flowers bloom on the fabric again and again as the piece grows on the needles.

The shawl is worked from the bottom point up, allowing the knitter to stop whenever they desire (or run out of yarn!). The stitch pattern is mostly composed of 3x1 rib, with dip stitches worked once in a few rows. The top is finished with an i-cord bind off. Small tassels can be added to accentuate pattern repeats and make the shawl more playful.

This pattern works great in a single colorway from solid to variegated. It can also be used for a two-toned shawl, with a contrasting color highlighting the jasmine flowers / dip stitches. Instructions for both are included. The pattern is both charted and written out, with videos for the trickiest techniques provided.

 
 

YARN

  • For a Small (Medium, Large) shawl
    1 (2, 3) 100g skeins of fingering weight yarn:
    Main color: 430 (860, 1290)yds / 395 (785, 1180)m
    Optional contrasting color - 150 (230, 340)yds / 135 (212, 310)m

  • Sample shawl, single color: Butter Silk from Seismic Yarns (75% sw merino, 25% silk; 3.5oz / 100g, 437yds / 400m), color Parchment

NEEDLES

  • US 4 / 3.5mm needles (straight or on a long cable) or the size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE

  • 32 sts and 48 rows in 4” / 10cm in pattern, unblocked

  • 29 sts and 36 rows in 4” / 10cm in pattern, blocked

  • The gauge is not crucial for this pattern. Note that it will affect the required yardage and the finished size of the shawl.

NOTIONS

  • Blocking mats and pins

  • Tapestry needle

  • Removable stitch markers or pieces of waste yarn for tassels

  • A piece of cardboard or measuring tape for tassels

  • Crochet hook H-8 / 5mm or larger for tassels

FINISHED SIZE Small (Medium, Large)

  • Wingspan 40 (53, 63)" / 102 (135, 160)cm

  • Depth at the widest point 16 (21, 26)" / 41 (54, 66)cm

  • Shown in size Medium