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Choices abound with this versatile shawl pattern. Yarn weight, size, and edging style are all up to you! First, the triangular body is knit from the bottom up and bound off. After that, you’ll scoop up the yarn overs around the edge of the shawl and knit the edging side to side.

Any weight yarn may be used for this project. You should choose a needle that gives you the fabric drape you desire. Yardage requirements will change if you change the yarn weight and needle size. However, if you use no more than 55% of the yarn for the body, you will have enough left for the edging.

(salmon shawl shown with flat edging, green shawl shown with center flounce edging)

Small Shawl with Flat Edging
Materials: 500 yards (457 m) sport weight yarn, size 6 (4 mm) 32” needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle
Gauge: 16 sts = 4” in body stitch after blocking
Finished size: 60” (152 cm) wide x 17” (43 cm) deep after blocking

Large Shawl with Center Flounce Edging
Materials: 720 yards (658 m) dk weight yarn, size 6 (4 mm) 32” needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle
Gauge: 18 sts = 4” in body stitch after blocking
Finished size: 78” (198 cm) wide x 23” (58 cm) deep after blocking