Imagine the soft, luxurious yarn gliding through your fingers as you embark on the creative journey of knitting the Janie shawl. With every stitch, you weave a tale of elegance and warmth, creating a timeless accessory that embodies both style and comfort.
The Janie shawl, with its mesmerising crescent shape, drapes gracefully over your shoulders, transforming any outfit into a fashion statement. Picture yourself wrapped in its intricate design, the carefully chosen yarn complementing your every movement. The shawl’s delicate patterns and textures whisper stories of skilful craftsmanship, inviting admiration from onlookers wherever you go.
This shawl pattern is not just a set of instructions; it’s a guide to creating something truly special. We have meticulously crafted the written directions, offering you a clear and enjoyable knitting experience. Broken down into easy-to-digest sections, the instructions gently guide your hands, helping you bring the Janie shawl to life, stitch by stitch.
Besides the comprehensive pattern, we’ve thoughtfully provided a treasure trove of extra shawl knitting resources. These resources serve as your companions, offering valuable tips, tricks, and techniques that enhance your knitting skills. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or a beginner, these resources empower you to explore the art of knitting further, making your creative process even more rewarding.
So, gather your knitting needles, select the perfect yarn, and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Janie shawl. Let your creativity flow, and soon, you’ll be embracing not just a shawl but a work of art – a testament to your passion for knitting and your love for exquisite craftsmanship.
TIPS & TRICKS
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PATTERN SUPPORT
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SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
84” / 214 cm across the wingspan, 24” / 61 cm deep, after blocking.
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers (2)
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US6 (4 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles, or size required to obtain gauge
YARN REQUIREMENTS
MC: 331 yds / 303 m fingering weight yarn
CC: 396 yds / 361 m fingering weight yarn
SUGGESTED YARN
Lofty Loops – Lofty Sock
80% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon
400 yds (366 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
MC: No Place Like London
CC: Senior Pirelli
https://loftyloopsyarns.com/
GAUGE
24 stitches by 28 rows in stockinette = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. While gauge is not important, as the fit is not crucial, changes in gauge will cause size differences and the yardage required to complete the project.
ABBREVIATIONS
( ): Work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed.
*: Repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed.
(K1, yo, k1) in 1 st: Knit, leaving the stitch on the needle, then yarn over, and then knit into the same stitch. (2 sts inc.)
CC: Contrast colour.
Cm: Centimetre(s).
Dec: Decrease.
Inc: Increase.
K2tog: Insert the right needle into 2 stitches simultaneously and knit the 2 stitches together. (1 st dec.)
K3tog: Insert the right needle into 3 stitches simultaneously and knit the 3 stitches together. (2 sts dec.)
k4tog: Insert the right needle into 4 stitches simultaneously and knit the 4 stitches together. (3 sts dec.)
K: Knit
Kfb: Knit into the front of the stitch, leaving the stitch on the needle, and knit into the back of the same stitch. (1 st inc.)
M: Metres.
MC: Main colour.
Mm: Millimetre.
P2tog: Insert the right needle into 2 stitches simultaneously and purl the 2 stitches together. (1 st dec.)
P: Purl.
Oz: Ounce(s).
Rep: Repeat.
RS: Right side.
Sl1-k3tog-psso: Slip 1 stitch knitwise, then knit 3 stitches together and pass the slipped stitch over. (2 sts dec.)
Ssk: Slip 2 stitches, one at a time, knitwise. Knit the slipped stitches together through the back loops. (1 st dec.)
Ssp: Slip 2 stitches knitwise, then return slipped stitches to the left needle and purl 2 together through back loops. (1 st dec.)
St (Sts): Stitch(es).
WS: Wrong side.
Yds: Yards.
Yo: Wrap the working yarn over the right needle, from front to back (counter-clockwise). (1 st inc.)
DIRECTIONS
Using your preferred cast-on method and MC, cast on 4 stitches. Purl across row.
SECTION 1
Continue with MC.
Row 1 (RS): K1, kfb twice, k1. (2 sts inc.)
Row 2 (WS): (P2, yo) twice, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 3: K2, yo, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 4: K2, yo, k6, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 5: K2, (yo, k1) 3 times, yo, k2, (yo, k1) 3 times, yo, k2. (8 sts inc.)
Row 6: K2, yo, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 7: K2, yo, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 8: P2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 9: K2, yo, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 10: K2, yo, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 11: K2, (yo, k3) 4 times, yo, k2, (yo, k3) 4 times, yo, k2. (10 sts inc.)
Row 12: Repeat Rows 7-10 once more.
Rows 13-16: K2, yo, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 17: K2, yo, (k3, yo) 7 times, k4, (yo, k3) 7 times, yo, k2. (16 sts inc.)
Row 18: K2, yo, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 19-22: Repeat Rows 7-10 once more.
Row 23: K2, (yo, k3) 11 times, yo, k6, yo, (k3, yo) 11 times, k2. (24 sts inc.)
Row 24: K2, yo, k45, pm, k6, pm, k45, yo, k2. (102 sts)
SECTION 2
Continue with MC.
Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, knit to marker, sm, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, p1, sm, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 2 (WS): P2, yo, p2, ssp, p1, yo, p6, *p3, ssp, p1, yo, p6; rep from * to marker, sm, k1, p2, yo, ssp, k1, sm, *p6, yo, p1, p2tog, p3; rep from * to last 13 sts, p6, yo, p1, p2tog, p2, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 3: K2, yo, *k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k7; rep from * to marker, sm, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, p1, sm, *k7, yo, k1, ssk, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 4: P2, yo, p1, *p1, ssp, p1, yo, p8; rep from * to marker, sm, k1, p2, yo, ssp, k1, sm, *p8, yo, p1, p2tog, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, p1, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 5: K2, yo, k2, *k2tog, k1, yo, k9; rep from * to marker, sm, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, p1, sm, *k9, yo, k1, ssk; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 6: P2, yo, purl to marker, sm, k1, p2, yo, ssp, k1, sm, purl to last 2 sts, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 7: K2, yo, knit to marker, sm, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, p1, sm, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 8: P2, yo, p5, *p6, yo, p1, p2tog, p3; rep from * to marker, sm, k1, p2, yo, ssp, k1, sm, *p3, ssp, p1, yo, p6; rep from * to last 7 sts, p5, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 9: K2, (yo, k1) twice, ssk, k2, *k7, yo, k1, ssk, k2; rep from * to marker, sm, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, p1, sm, *k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k7; rep from * to last 8 sts, k2, k2tog, (k1, yo) twice, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 10: P2, yo, p3, yo, p1, p2tog, p1, *p8, yo, p1, p2tog, p1; rep from * to marker, sm, k1, p2, yo, ssp, k1, sm, *p1, ssp, p1, yo, p8; rep from * to last 9 sts, p1, ssp, p1, yo, p3, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 11: K2, yo, k5, yo, k1, ssk, *k9, yo, k1, ssk; rep from * to marker, sm, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, p1, sm, *k2tog, k1, yo, k9; rep from * to last 10 sts, k2tog, k1, yo, k5, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 12: P2, yo, purl to marker, sm, k1, p2, yo, ssp, k1, sm, purl to last 2 sts, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Rows 13-72: Repeat Rows 1-12 five more times, removing markers on the last row. Cut MC. (246 sts)
SECTION 3
Join CC.
Row 1 (RS): K2, (k1, yo, k1) in 1, *p2, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog 3 times, k2, yo, k3, yo, ssk, yo; rep from * to last 5 stitches, p2, (k1, yo, k1) in 1, k2. (4 sts inc.)
Row 2 (WS): P2, yo, p3, k2, *p15, k2; rep from * to last 5 sts, p3, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 3: K2, yo, k4, *p2, yo, k2tog, k3tog twice, yo, k1, yo, k2, (ssk, yo) twice; rep from * to last 8 sts, p2, k4, yo, k2. (26 sts dec.)
Row 4: P2, yo, p5, k2, *p13, k2; rep from * to last 7 sts, p5, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 5: K2, yo, k6, *p2, yo, k4tog, yo, k3, yo, k2, (ssk, yo) twice; rep from * to last 10 sts, p2, k6, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 6: P2, yo, p7, k2, *p13, k2; rep from * to last 9 sts, p7, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 7: K2, yo, k8, *p2, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, (yo, k2, ssk) twice, yo, ssk, yo; rep from * to last 12 sts, p2, k8, yo, k2. (30 sts inc.)
Row 8: P2, yo, p9, k2, *p15, k2; rep from * to last 11 sts, p9, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 9: K2, yo, k10, *p2, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k2, ssk 3 times, yo, ssk, yo; rep from * to last 14 sts, p2, k10, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 10: P2, yo, p11, k2, *p15, k2; rep from * to last 13 sts, p11, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 11: K2, yo, k12, *p2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k2, yo, k1, yo, sssk twice, ssk, yo; rep from * to last 14 sts, p2, k12, yo, k2. (26 sts dec.)
Row 12: P2, yo, *p13, k2; rep from * to last 15 sts, p13, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 13: K2, yo, k14, *p2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k2, yo, k3, yo, sl1-k3tog-psso, yo; rep from * to last 18 sts, p2, k14, yo, k2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 14: P2, yo, p2, *p13, k2; rep from * to last 17 sts, p15, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Row 15: K2, yo, p1, k15, *p2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k2, yo, ssk, k2, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo; rep from * to last 20 sts, p2, k15, p1, yo, k2. (30 sts inc.)
Row 16: P2, yo, k2, *p15, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, p2. (2 sts inc.)
Rows 17-48: Repeat Rows 1-16 twice more.
Rows 49-56: Repeat Rows 1-8 once more. Cut CC. (366 sts)
PICOT BIND-OFF
Join MC.
Step 1: Using a Stretchy Bind-off, bind off 12 sts.
Step 2: Transfer the remaining st from the right-hand needle to the left-hand needle and use the Cable Cast-on to cast on 5 sts.
Step 3: Bind off 22 sts using a Stretchy Bind-off.
Repeat Steps 2-3 until no stitches remain. Pull yarn through the last stitch and weave in your ends.
FINISHING
Soak your shawl in water for 20 minutes with a gentle soap or wool wash. Block to pattern measurements and schematic shape using blocking wires or pins. Give your shawl enough time to air dry completely before unpinning.
Step out confidently with your beautiful new shawl and make a fashion statement! ♥