SIMPLE SHAWL PATTERN

Hello all..I'm searching for a triangular shawl pattern. I have
trouble increasing, so I thought a pattern that is worked"upside down"
might be easier, starting with the widest edge. I am better at
decreasing (new knitter). Any assistance is much appreciated.
Thank you

On Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:32:31 -0400, KNITKNUT spun a fine yarn

Hello all..I'm searching for a triangular shawl pattern. I have
trouble increasing, so I thought a pattern that is worked"upside down"
might be easier, starting with the widest edge. I am better at
decreasing (new knitter). Any assistance is much appreciated.
Thank you
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Simple answer for simple top down shawl:

cast on number of stitches wide that you need.
decrease via K2tog on one end and SSK on the other end on every other
row.
When down to 3 stitches, bind off.
Viola!
Welcome to the group, btw!
HTH,
Noreen



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On Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:32:31 -0400, KNITKNUT
spewed forth :

Hello all..I'm searching for a triangular shawl pattern. I have
trouble increasing, so I thought a pattern that is worked"upside down"
might be easier, starting with the widest edge. I am better at
decreasing (new knitter). Any assistance is much appreciated.
Thank you

Cast on 501.

On odd rows (1, 3, 5...) decrease one stitch on either side of the
center stitch. On even rows decrease one stitch at either end AND one
stitch either side of the center stitch.

Do this until you have 7 stitches left, bind off.

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On Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:24:52 GMT, Wooly spewed forth :

Cast on 501.

On odd rows (1, 3, 5...) decrease one stitch on either side of the
center stitch. On even rows decrease one stitch at either end AND one
stitch either side of the center stitch.

Do this until you have 7 stitches left, bind off.

That'll be with ~worsted weight yarn, I should have said.


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For clarification, do you mean both when you say either?

It could be confusing....

BB




Cast on 501.

On odd rows (1, 3, 5...) decrease one stitch on either side of the
center stitch. On even rows decrease one stitch at either end AND one
stitch either side of the center stitch.

Do this until you have 7 stitches left, bind off.

That is some cast on!
I had not thought about shawls starting out so long. Do you do them on sets
of DPN? Or, is this the ultimate argument for Dennis cable needle sets?


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On Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:24:52 GMT, Wooly spewed forth :

Cast on 501.

On odd rows (1, 3, 5...) decrease one stitch on either side of the
center stitch. On even rows decrease one stitch at either end AND one
stitch either side of the center stitch.

Do this until you have 7 stitches left, bind off.

That'll be with ~worsted weight yarn, I should have said.


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It is a hell of a cast on. I usually start at the top and work my way
out/down and make an applied sideways border. Cast on 7, cast off
maybe 12-15.

The one time I made a bottom-up triangular shawl it seemed like it
took forever - and that was just the cast on, which I did on a 60"
needle just to be safe.

On Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:52:00 GMT, spewed forth :

That is some cast on!
I had not thought about shawls starting out so long. Do you do them on sets
of DPN? Or, is this the ultimate argument for Dennis cable needle sets?


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BB wrote:
For clarification, do you mean both when you say either?

It could be confusing....

BB

Or each...

sue

Cast on 501.

On odd rows (1, 3, 5...) decrease one stitch on either side of the
center stitch. On even rows decrease one stitch at either end AND one
stitch either side of the center stitch.

Do this until you have 7 stitches left, bind off.

wrote:
That is some cast on!
I had not thought about shawls starting out so long. Do you do them on sets
of DPN? Or, is this the ultimate argument for Dennis cable needle sets?


"Wooly" wrote in message
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On Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:24:52 GMT, Wooly spewed forth :

Cast on 501.

On odd rows (1, 3, 5...) decrease one stitch on either side of the
center stitch. On even rows decrease one stitch at either end AND one
stitch either side of the center stitch.

Do this until you have 7 stitches left, bind off.
That'll be with ~worsted weight yarn, I should have said.


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Great, I have my own needles set now.

Dennis

Hallo Knitknut ,,,, yes like you i preffer decreasing over increasing
,,, the last Knitter`s has loads of shawls , but those start with the
smaller size ,,, thus here goes ....
make a GUAGUE SWATCH ,,,,,, = .. cast on 20 st in the wool you want to
knit your shawl with,,,, knit 10 rows , take off needles and lay over
a measure tape ,, in you copybook [for knitting] , write down wool
named xxxxx on needle number ZZZ 20 st= ??? cm [inches] .
Now if you have a sahwl measure in mind [wrap yourself in one or in a
piece of cloth ,,,, measure both short sides of the shawl and
calculate how many stiches you need for those , mark your middle ,
best advice have 1 middle stich , and make you decreases on both sides
of that one. decided upon pattern ,,,, knit 1 row as is ,,,, 2 row and
every alternative row ,,, knit [or purl as you chose pattern] 1 [side]
st, k 2 st together, knit till 2 stiches Before middle stich[ you
better put a mark of colored tread there ] knit 2 together, k1 [or
purl] , k2 togeher, knit till 3 before side , 2 together , k1 ,
alternative rows knit all .
i would advice finnishing aroud in some lacy way ....
mirjam

Hello all..I'm searching for a triangular shawl pattern. I have
trouble increasing, so I thought a pattern that is worked"upside down"
might be easier, starting with the widest edge. I am better at
decreasing (new knitter). Any assistance is much appreciated.
Thank you