Free Knitting Pattern: Homespun® 'Tea and Sympathy' Shawl

Free Knitting Pattern

Lion Brand® Homespun®
'Tea and Sympathy' Shawl
Pattern Number: 50538-K

Read about this shawl. Also available in a crochet version.

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 Free Knitting Pattern: Homespun® 'Tea and Sympathy' Shawl

Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

Lion Brand® Homespun®
'Tea and Sympathy' Shawl
Pattern Number: 50538-K

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: One Size

Length 20 inches [51 cm] back waist length

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

• 790-341 Lion Brand Homespun® Yarn: Windsor

2 Balls (A)
• 790-362 Lion Brand Homespun® Yarn: Quartz
1 Ball (B)
• 790-336 Lion Brand Homespun® Yarn: Barrington
1 Ball (C)
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 13 [9 mm]
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:

8 sts + 12 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in lacy pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR
GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size
specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be
sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm]
square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try
a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

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Free Knitting Pattern: Homespun® 'Tea and Sympathy' Shawl

M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread

lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Work this
new stitch through the back loop.

LACY PATTERN
Rows 1 and 2 Knit across
Row 3 K each st wrapping yarn around needle an extra time.
Row 4 Dropping one loop of wrapped yarn from previous row to
make a long dropped stitch, k each st
Repeat rows 1 – 4 for lacy pattern.

SHAWL

With A, cast on 10 sts. K one row. Row 1 of lacy pattern K1, m1, k to last stitch, m1,
k1. Continuing to work rows 1 – 4 of lacy pattern and inc in first and last sts of rows 1 and
2, work until A yarn is finished. Fasten off.

EDGING

With B and crochet hook, sc evenly along diagonal side edges of shawl. Fasten off. Join C
in first sc, *ch 7, sc in next st; repeat from * along side edges of shawl. Fasten off. Weave
in ends.

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ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit
sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

Learn to knit instructions:http://learnToKnit.LionBrand.com

Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot
be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.

*Homespun (Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works

up quickly and easily. 98% acrylic, 2% polyester; packaged in 6 oz/170g (185
yd/167m) pull skeins.

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