The Gentle Waves Lace Shawl is a delicate and calming design, inspired by the soothing motion of the sea. This sideways shawl features a stunning wave-like lace pattern that mimics the gentle ebb and flow of ocean waves. Worked with just one skein of your favorite yarn, this shawl is a quick yet rewarding project that creates a beautiful, lightweight accessory perfect for all seasons. Its elegant lace design adds a touch of sophistication, while the simplicity of the pattern makes it an enjoyable knit for all skill levels.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: Wingspan 86”, Depth 16”
Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in pattern after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Silkindian Resham 3 ply (100% silk; 400 yards [366 meters]/100 grams): Lavender (1 skein)
Needles: US size 10 (4.0 mm) needles
Pattern Notes
This shawl is knit sideways beginning by casting on few sts and increasing in width up to the halfway mark after which it is decreased in width.
Tip for completely using up one skein of yarn: Weigh the yarn and work increase section until half the ball is used up and then begin the decrease section.
The first and last sts of all rows are edge sts and are knit on RS and WS.
Pattern
CO 8 sts.
Increase Section
Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, k2, k2tog, k2.
Row 2 and all WS rows: K1, p to last st, k1.
Rows 3-12: Rep Rows 1-2 five more times.
Row 13: K2, yo, *ssk, k2, yo, k2; rep from * to end. (1 st inc’d)
Row 15: K2, yo, k1, *ssk, k2, yo, k2; rep from * to end. (1 st inc’d)
Row 17: K2, yo, k2, *ssk, k2, yo, k2; rep from * to end. (1 st inc’d)
Row 19: K3, yo, k2, *ssk, k2, yo, k2; rep from * to end. (1 st inc’d)
Row 21: K4, yo, k2, *ssk, k2, yo, k2; rep from * to end. (1 st inc’d)
Row 23: K5, yo, k2, *ssk, k2, yo, k2; rep from * to end. (1 st inc’d)
Rows 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, and 35: K2, *yo, k2, k2tog, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 36: K1, p to last st, k1.
Rep Rows 13-36 eight more times or until halfway. (62 sts)
Decrease Section
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 (RS): K2, *ssk, k2, yo, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 2 and all WS rows: K1, p to last st, k1.
Row 13: K4, k2tog, k2, *yo, k2, k2tog, k2; rep from * to end. (1 st dec’d)
Row 15: K3, k2tog, k2, *yo, k2, k2tog, k2; rep from * to end. (1 st dec’d)
Row 17: K2, k2tog, k2, *yo, k2, k2tog, k2; rep from * to end. (1 st dec’d)
Row 19: K1, k2tog, k2, *yo, k2, k2tog, k2; rep from * to end. (1 st dec’d)
Row 21: K6, k2tog, k2, *yo, k2, k2tog, k2; rep from * to end. (1 st dec’d)
Row 23: K5, k2tog, k2, *yo, k2, k2tog, k2; rep from * to end. (1 st dec’d)
Row 24: K1, p to last st, k1.
Rep Rows 1-24 until 10 sts remain.
Final Decrease Section
Row 1 (RS): K6, k2tog, k2. (9 sts)
Row 2 and all WS rows: K1, p to last st, k1.
Row 3: K5, k2tog, k2. (8 sts)
Rows 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15: K2, ssk, k2, yo, k2.
BO on the last purl row.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Block to finished measurements.
