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Knitting Elegant Leaf Lace Crescent Shawl Free Pattern

Anonymous • October 05, 2026

Materials

  • Yarn: Light weight yarn in lavender (approximately 800 yards)
  • Needles: US size 6 (4mm) circular needles, 32 inches or longer
  • Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
  • Blocking pins

Abbreviations

  • CO: Cast On
  • BO: Bind Off
  • st(s): Stitch(es)
  • k: Knit
  • p: Purl
  • yo: Yarn Over
  • k2tog: Knit 2 together

Instructions

Crescent Shape Foundation:

  1. CO 3 sts.
  2. Row 1 (WS): Purl all sts.
  3. Row 2: K1, yo, k1, yo, k1. (5 sts)
  4. Repeat Row 1 and 2 until you have 85 sts.

Leaf Lace Section:

  1. Begin lace pattern:
  2. Row 1 (RS): k4, *yo, k2tog, k1; repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4.
  3. Row 2 (WS): purl all sts.
  4. Repeat Row 1 and 2 for 20 times or until desired size.

Garter Stitch Border:

  1. Continue in garter stitch (knit every row) for 10 rows to form the border.

Finishing:

  1. BO all sts loosely.
  2. Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.
  3. Block the shawl to measurements, stretching lace points gently.
  4. Allow to dry completely before removing pins.

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