Prairie Knit Shawl Pattern
Embrace that prairie style! This free knit shawl pattern can be worn looped around like a scarf or draped like a traditional shawl. The eyelets created by this pattern are so pretty, and the edging is simply charming. The blue yarn used for this pattern is so fitting for the prairie! Pair this shawl with a lacy top and a denim jacket for that girly, farm-girl flair. Boots with fringe and your favorite pair of jeans really complete this outfit. Imagine sitting on the porch with this shawl draped around your shoulders, taking the world in. This is a beautiful project to make and to wear!
Knitting Needle Size9 or 5.5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge15 sts x 22 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch after blocking. Save time, check your gauge.
Finished SizeWidth: 54”, Length at center: 30”
Materials List
- Premier® Yarns Rodeo™ (85% cotton, 15% polyester; 150g/265yds): #1066-03 Light Blue – 2 balls
- US Size 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Removable stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
SHAWL
Cast on 5 sts.
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Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, k1, yo, k2 – 7 sts. Use removable marker to mark center st. As subsequent rows are worked, move marker up so it is always easy to identify the center st.
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Row 2: K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
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Row 3: K2, [yo, k1] 3 times, yo, k2 – 11 sts.
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Row 4: K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
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Row 5: K2, yo, knit to marked center st, yo, knit center st, yo, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2 – 4 sts increased.
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Row 6-21: Rep Rows 4 and 5, 8 more times – 47 sts.
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Row 22: Knit.
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Row 23: K2, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to 1 st before center st, yo, k1, yo, knit center st, yo, k1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, k2 – 4 sts increased.
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Row 24: Knit.
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Row 25: Rep Row 5.
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Rows 26-41: Rep Rows 4 and 5, 8 more times –87 sts.
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Rows 42-61: Rep Rows 22-41 - 127 sts.
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Rows 62-81: Rep Rows 22-41 – 167 sts.
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Rows 82-101: Rep Rows 22-41 – 207 sts.
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Rows 102-105: Rep Rows 22-25 – 215 sts.
Edging
At end of Row 105, cast on 8 sts.
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Row 1 (WS): K7, p2tog (last st of edging with first st of shawl body).
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Row 2 (RS): Sl 1, k1, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k2.
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Row 3: Sl 1, k7, p2tog.
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Row 4: Sl 1, k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k2.
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Row 5: Sl 1, k8, p2tog.
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Row 6: Sl 1, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k2.
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Row 7: Sl 1, k9, p2tog.
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Row 8: Sl 1, k4, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k2.
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Row 9: Sl 1, k10, p2tog.
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Row 10: Sl 1, k11.
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Row 11: Bind off 4, k7 (including st left from bind off), p2tog.
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Rep Rows 2-11 until all shawl body sts are worked, ending final rep with Row 9 of edging. Bind off all sts.
Finishing
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Weave in ends.
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Block to finished measurements.
Abbreviations
- k
- knit
- k2tog
- knit 2 stitches together
- p
- purl
- p2tog
- purl 2 stitches together
- RS
- Right Side
- rep
- repeat
- sl
- slip
- ssk
- slip, slip, knit
- st(s)
- stitch(es)
- yo
- yarn over
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evanstl 9193095
May 08, 2019
has anyone done this pattern. i am on the edging and confused. don't know if it goes on the knitted portion or if you are to edge all the way around including the 215 stitches still on the needle? help please
Editor Dana
May 20, 2019
Hi there! I might suggest posting your question in the AllFreeKnitting community Facebook Group. There are so many experienced and expert knitters who are willing to help! You also can contact Premier directly. Good luck!
Lisa
Feb 23, 2021
This is a knit on edging and you will do it all the way around the edge of the shawl, for the last stitch of the edging, you will always be using one edging stitch and one stitch from the shawl together, in order to join the edging to the shawl.
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I like knitting with finer yarns, but I was gifted a bag of yarn in worsted weight that would work beautifully for this shawl!
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This might have to be my first knitted shawl! Love the open texture and drape!
Linda Diaz
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My favorite yarn is Caron Simply Soft and it would be the perfect yarn to make this scarf
debmowatt 5215561
Mar 11, 2018
I don't have a favorite yarn. I use all types of yarn. I really want to make this scarf. I especially love the blue color.
valkyaknight 48700 87
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nannyhm10 3582647
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wildcat4714 530245 0
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katharine352 52744 57
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love the shawl and will try it I have a TIP for you to pass along to all crafters PUT A COPY OF THE PATTERN YOU INTEND TO MAKE IN WITH THE YARN YOU BUY THEN IF BY SOME UNFORTUNATE FATE SOMEONE ELSE IS USING THE WOOL THEY WILL HAVE SOME IDEA OF HOW TO FINISH THE PROJECT my mom left me unfinished projects and no idea where to find the patterns and the amount and content of yarn in the balls ie grams or a lot of mom's stash does not have labels so I have no idea what the content is but it was all still in the individual bags that she sorted them into I would love to be able to ask her I love to feel and work with the yarns she so lovingly picked out over the years And for all the comments about not being…Read More able to knit go to you tube they will take you through each stitch step by step there is a whole new world waiting for you
kcleary 7062388
Mar 03, 2018
I don't have a favorite yarn, but would love to try this one. However, I can't find it even mentioned anywhere. Not even on the Premier Yarn website.
Editor Dana
Mar 05, 2018
Hi there! I just checked and you're not kidding---you can't find the Rodeo yarn anywhere yet! I looked into it and it turns out the Rodeo yarn comes out sometime this spring 2018! Stay tuned!
jsp485 2188758
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rabbitz 3436888
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pierce964 3762270
Feb 26, 2018
I just love all yarns and try different ones. Mostly whatever the pattern calls for.This pattern for this shawl is so pretty! Would be great for church.
missmouser2 420521 0
Feb 25, 2018
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Silvers mom
Feb 23, 2018
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kimlennie 9336847
Feb 23, 2018
I mostly use red heart yarns as my go to. I really need to branch out . This shawl is lovely and I wish I could knit cause I would definitely be making this.
Maddie66
Feb 20, 2018
This shawl is so cute, I can't wait to get started using Premier Yarns Rodeo yarn.
pastormarciaurban 7168623
Feb 19, 2018
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Beth McC
Feb 19, 2018
Caron Simply Soft is versatile and works wonderfully in many items I have made for my grandchildren, daughter, and friends. I LOVE it!!
carolynhoxton 4606 948
Feb 19, 2018
I love this, lacy looking shawl, or cowl, it is gorgeous, can't wait to try it, thanks for sharing!
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