Knit a quick and easy yet elegant shawl to wrap up in the evenings. This free shawl knitting pattern is easy enough for beginners.

Materials:
- Yarn: Patons Allure (1.75 oz / 50 g) Ruby (04405) 7 balls
- Knitting Needle: Size 6½ mm (U.S. 10½) circular knitting needle or size needed to obtain tension.
Tension: 9 sts and 13 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in garter st.
Instructions:
Cast on 139 sts.
Work 3 rows in garter st (knit every row), noting first row is WS.
Next row: (RS). K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
Next row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows to 69 sts.
Cast off 3 sts beg every row to 3 sts.
Next row: K3tog. Fasten off.