Kashmiri Shawl Knitting Pattern Download

Europeans loved the beautiful shawls imported from Kashmir, but few people could afford them. This demand helped advance the Industrial Revolution: Scottish manufacturers in Paisley created cheaper alternatives on looms with Jacquard attachments. Our Kashmiri Shawl re-creates traditional Kashmiri designs with lace patterning.

Designer: Lana Jois
Difficulty: Intermediate
Finished Size: 59 (73)" wide and 15 (24)" tall. Shawl shown measures 73".
Specific Yarn Used: Anzula Cloud (80% merino,?10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 575 yd [525 m]/3 oz [100 g]): madam, 2 skeins.
Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.?
Gauge: 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in lace patt.
Notes: This shawl is worked back and forth in rows, starting with a provisional cast-on. When the shawl is complete, a lace border is worked at each end.?A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches. The sample used almost all of two skeins of yarn. Consider purchasing an extra skein as insurance for the larger shawl.