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VERK (FACTORY) – PATTERN-KNITTED SHAWL

The inspiration for this shawl came from the Swedish folk costumes in Ovansjö and Järbo. The shawl
is worked from the top down with increases made along the shawl’s edges and center. Most of the
shawl is knitted in the round and later cut open.

YARN Järbo 2 tr Ull (2-Ply Wool) (100% wool, 328 GARMENT WIDTH Approx. 57 in / 145 cm
yd/300 m / 100 g) YARN AMOUNTS AND COLORS
ALTERNATE YARN SUGGESTIONS Color 1: Approx. 160 g (color 74102, Natural White)
Alpacka Solo (100% alpaca, 183 yd/167 m / 50 g Color 2: Approx. 30 g (color 74136, Bohemian Night)
Junior (70% acrylic, 30% polyamide, 184 yd/168 m / 50 Color 3: Approx. 40 g (color 74149, Tree Hugger)
g) NEEDLES U. S. size 6 / 4 mm: circulars 16 and 32-40 in
GAUGE Approx. 20 sts x 30 rows/rnds in stockinette = 4 /40 and 80-100 cm
x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm. NOTIONS stitch markers
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge if necessary. DESIGNER Sigrid Marie Blom
GARMENT LENGTH, DOWN CENTER BACK Approx. 19
in / 48 cm

Now work 2 garter st ridges:

STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES First, work, Row C:
M1R = make 1 right: With left needle, lift strand Row C (WS): Sl 1 wyf, p1, M1R-p, knit to center st, purl
between 2 sts from back to front and knit into front Cst, knit until 2 sts rem, M1L-p, p1, k1 = 2 sts increased.
loop = right-leaning increase. Then, work Rows A and Row C = 55 sts.
M1L = make 1 left: With left needle, lift strand Now work Rows A, B, A. CO 9 sts with backwards loop
between 2 sts from front to back and knit into back cast-on at end of row = steek (do not include steek sts
loop = left-leaning increase. in stitch counts) = 65 sts.
M1R-p = make 1 right-purl: With left needle, lift
strand between 2 sts from back to front and purl into The rest of the shawl up to the garter edge is knitted in
front loop = right-leaning increase. the round. Alternate between stockinette (Rnds D and
M1L-p = make 1 left-purl: With left needle, lift
E) with color 1 or charted pattern + two garter ridges
strand between 2 sts from front to back and purl into
(see description below). The pattern is mirror-image
back loop = left-leaning increase.
after the center st. The first two and last two sts as well
as center st are always worked with color 1, except
SHAWL
when a whole row from chart is worked with color 2 or
With color 1 and short circular, CO 7 sts. Pm in center st
3. On pattern rows, work the purl steek sts alternating
= Cst.
the two colors in use; always work steek knit sts with
Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 wyf, purl until 1 st rem, k1.
color 1.

Begin shaping with increases on each side of every row

Rnd D (RS): K2, M1L, knit until 2 sts rem, M1R, k2, work
and on each side of center st as follows:
steek sts as p2, k1, p3, k1, p2 = 2 sts increased.
Row A (RS): Sl 1 wyf, k1, M1L, knit to center st, M1R, k1
RND E (RS): K2, M1L, knit to center st, M1R, k1, M1L, knit
(Cst), M1L, knit until 2 sts rem, M1R, k2 = 4 sts increased.
until 2 sts rem, M1R, k2, work steek sts as p2, k1, p3, k1,
Row B (WS): Sl 1 wyf, p1, M1R-p, purl until 2 sts
p2 = 4 sts increased.
rem,M1L-p, p1, k1 = 2 sts increased.
Rep these 2 rows a total of 6 times each = 43 sts. Work
Row A once more = 47 sts.

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2 garter ridges (in the round): Purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd, FINISHING
purl 1 rnd (knit the 2 outermost sts at each side and Machine-stitch two fine rows on each side of the center
center st; increase as described previously) = 79 sts. 3 steek sts. Carefully cut steek open up center st. Hide
the cut edge by folding it in along knit column; sew
Work 1 rnd color 1, chart A, 5 rnds color 1, 2 garter down to WS.
ridges in color 1 = 101 sts.
Work 2 rnds color 1, chart B, 3 rnds color 1, 2 garter Weave in all ends neatly on WS.
ridges in color 1 = 185 sts. Dampen shawl, preferably from a spray bottle. Gently
Work 2 rnds color 1, chart C, 3 rnds color 1, 2 garter press out excess water by rolling shawl in a towel. On a
ridges in color 1 = 233 sts. dry towel, lay shawl flat to dry, patting it out to finished
Work 2 rnds color 1, chart D, 3 rnds color 1, 2 garter measurements.
ridges in color 1 = 305 sts.
Work 2 rnds color 1, chart E, 3 rnds color 1, 2 garter
ridges in color 1 = 375 sts.
Work 2 rnds color 1, chart F, 2 rnds color 1, BO steek sts
(make sure to bind off after a Row D), work 1 rnd color 1
= 405 sts.

The rest of the shawl is worked back and forth in garter

st by repeating Rows F and G:
Row F (WS): Sl 1 wyf, p1, M1R-p, knit until 2 sts rem,
M1L-p, p1, k1 = 2 sts increased.
Row G (RS): Sl 1 wyf, k1, M1L, knit to center st, M1R, k1,
M1L, knit until 2 sts rem, M1R, k2 = 4 sts increased.
Rep these 2 rows a total of 4 times each, end with Row F
= 431 sts. BO knitwise.

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TIPS & SHORTCUTS

To avoid questions: Before you begin knitting, read through the pattern.

Stitch count: Always knit or crochet a gauge swatch as recommended in the pattern. If
your stitch count doesn’t match the gauge given in the pattern, try again with larger or
smaller needles or hook. If your gauge doesn’t match that in the pattern, your item will not
be the correct size or shape.

Highlight the size you will knit or crochet throughout the pattern to make it easier to follow
the instructions.

Charts: It will be easier to follow a chart if you mark your row with a ruler and magnetic
board or sticky note.

Ease: The amount of ease included in our garments varies depending on the type and
shape of the garment. To determine the right size, we recommend that you first measure
your body. Then you can calculate the garment size depending on how much ease you
want the garment to have. The schematics for each piece show all the garment
measurements.

Two-color stranded knitting: When knitting more than 3-4 stitches of the same color, twist the
color strands around each other on the wrong side to avoid long strands or “floats” on the
back. If the yarns need to be twisted on several rows/rounds, make sure you do not stack the
twists in the same place to prevent the yarns from showing through on the right side.

Tips för hand dyed yarn: Make sure you have enough yarn to complete your project. The
colors may vary from time to time. To get a smooth color mix, you can alternate between
two skeins: knit two rows from one and two rows from another skein.

ABBREVIATIONS
KNITTING
alt = alternately, approx. = approximately, beg = begin, bl = back loop, BO = bind off, BOR = beginning of
row/round, cc = contrasting color, cn = cable needle, CO = cast on, col = color, cont = continue, dec =
decrease, dpn(s) = double-pointed needles, EOR = end of row/round, fl = front loop, g st = garter stitch,
inc = increase, k1f&b = knit in front and back loop of same stitch, k = knit (stitch), k2tog = knit two stitches
together (right-slanting decrease), kw = knitwise, LH = left hand needle, m = marker, mm = millimeters,
mc = main color, p = purl (stitch), patt = pattern, pm = place marker, pw = purlwise, rep = repeat, rnd(s) =
round/rounds, RH = right hand needle, RM = remove marker, RS = right side, sl = slip, sl m = slip marker, ssk
= slip, slip, knit, st(s) = stitches, St st = stockinette/stocking stitch, tog = together, WS = wrong side, wyib =
with yarn in back, wyif = with yarn in front, yo = yarn over

CROCHETING
approx. = approximately, beg = begin, bl = back loop, ch = chain stitch, col = color, cont = continue,
dc = double crochet, dec = decrease, dtr = double treble crochet, fl = front loop, hdc = half double
crochet, htr = half treble crochet, inc = increase, m = marker, mc = main color, rep = repeat, rnd/rnds
= round/rounds, RS = right side, sc = single crochet, sl st = slip stitch, sts = stitches, tog = together, tr =
treble crochet, tr tr = triple treble crochet, WS = wrong side, yo = yarn over

DIFFICULTY
* = Suitable for those who have just started knitting or crocheting
** = Suitable for those who have knitted or crocheted some before
*** = Suitable for those who are experienced knitters or crocheters

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Col B

Col C