Flower Lace Rib Shawl Knitting Pattern

Wrap a little garden around your shoulders. Hana brings flower-like lace together with deep twisted ribbing—a shawl with enough texture to enjoy up close and enough presence to lift a simple outfit.Inside the patternAn English knitting pattern with written directions and charts for both sides of the work, a photo tutorial for the short-row method, and detailed blocking guidance.The instructions cover a curved shawl worked flat in one piece. Two yarn-weight options give different finished sizes, and the sizing calculations explain how to adapt the dimensions.TechniquesExperienced, or a stretch project for a confident intermediate knitter. Expect twisted knit and purl stitches, yarnovers, several decreases, short rows and lace blocking.The short-row method turns the work without wrapping a stitch; the yarn wraps around the needle instead. A photo tutorial explains that technique. The finishing uses a faux tubular bind-off.Size & fitApproximate measurements after blocking: medium in DK yarn is 160 cm across the top, 29 cm at the centre and 19 cm at the edges. Large in worsted yarn is 185 cm across the top, 33 cm at the centre and 23 cm at the edges.The curved shape can be worn across the shoulders or gathered as a broad scarf. Size adjustments are explained in the instructions; changing yarn and tension changes the finished dimensions.MaterialsMedium: approximately 410 m / 450 yd of DK yarn. Large: approximately 550 m / 600 yd of worsted yarn. A solid or gently shaded yarn helps the lace and twisted ribs remain clear.An 80 cm / 32 in or longer circular needle, used for flat knitting, in a size that achieves your gauge. The listing gives 4 mm and 5 mm needle options. Also gather a yarn needle, blocking pins and 15 stitch markers; two contrasting markers are optional. Sharp needle tips can help with the stitch work.