Vervain 3/4 Knitted Shawl Pattern
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This project uses three skeins of DK hand-dyed yarn from Ring A Rosie Yarns in the UK.
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Inspired By The Vervain Plant
The Vervain plant (also known as Verbena), with its purple and pink flowers, is used for medical purposes, from helping clear obstructions in the kidneys to soothing the digestive system.
This plant has its uses in magic too – it is said to purify and protect, and can be used to cleanse a sacred space.
This is also good for creativity and prosperity.
3/4 Knitted Shawl – The Yarn I Used
I knit the shawl in Ring A Rosie Hand-Dyed Yarn – DK High Twist x 3 skeins.
This is 80% SW Merino/20% Nylon, a very soft, warm yarn.
You can substitute with other yarn with the same weight (UK – DK/US – DK/light worsted/AUS – 8 Ply).
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Vervain Shawl Knitting Pattern
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Notes
Skill Level – Easy (advanced beginner)
This shawl is designed with comfort and everyday wear in mind.
The simple construction and details allow this design to be knit up in many different fibers and colors, sure to fit your own personal style.
Knit with hand-dyed yarn – DK yarn weight, with two strands together for a slightly heavier look.
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Size Information
One Size.
Length tip to tip (wingspan) = 48 inches/122 cm.
Width at the widest point = 20 inches/51 cm.
To make the shawl larger, add more yarn and keep working the repeat pattern until you reach your desired size.
Gauge – 12 sts/18 rows in 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette (stocking) stitch.
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- Ring A Rosie – Hand Dyed Yarn – DK High Twist x 3 skeins.
- Fiber – 80% SW Merino/20% Nylon.
- Meters – 240m/100g (each skein).
- Total meters = 720 meters.
- Yarn Weight – UK – DK/US – DK/light worsted/AUS – 8 Ply.
Needles
- 6 mm (US 10) 100cm/40″ circular needles.
- I used my interchangeable circular needles on a 100cm/40″ cable.
- I did not join in the round to knit the shawl.
- The shawl is worked back and forth on the needles – knit flat.
- The long cable was used to accommodate the number of stitches.
Notions
- Tape measure
- Darning needle/yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations
You can grab a free list of US and UK knitting terms here.
- CO – Cast on
- Cont – Continue
- K – Knit
- SM – Slip marker
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- PM – Place marker
- Rep – Repeat
- Rem – Remaining
- RS – Right side
- WS – Wrong side
- YO – Yarn over
3/4 Shawl Pattern Instructions
Knit with two strands together throughout.
Yarn Colors
- Yarn A – Purple
- Yarn B – Purple Mix
In Yarn A CO 3 sts.
knit 10 rows, then turn the work 90 degrees, and pick up and knit 5 sts, turn the work again and pick up and knit 3 sts along the cast-on edge. (11 sts)
Place the markers…
Next, you will place 6 markers, and they are numbered as follows PM1, PM2, PM3, etc.
Marker row – K3, PM1, P1, PM2, P1, PM3, P1, PM4, P1, PM5, P1, PM6, K3.
Row 1 (RS): K3, SM1, YO, K until marker, YO, SM2, K1, SM3, YO, K until marker, YO, SM4, K1, SM5, YO, K until marker, YO, SM6, K3. (6 sts increased)
Row 2 (WS): K3, SM1, P until marker no 6, SM6, K3.
Rep rows 1 and 2 until you have 178 sts/measures 9 inches in length from the center spine.
Change to Yarn B and cont to work rows 1 and 2 until you have 233 sts /measures 9 inches in length from the center spine.
Change to Yarn A and rep rows 1 and 2 – changing row 2 from a purl row to a knit row until you have 245 sts (measures 1 inch).
Cast off.
Finishing and Blocking
You may wish to block your shawl.
You can do that as follows:
- Make sure all ends are woven in using a tapestry needle or method of choice.
- Gently block by filling a sink or water basin with lukewarm water, and add a small amount of rinse-less wool wash.
- Place the items in the water and gently massage out any air bubbles.
- Drain water, gently squeezing out any excess water from the item, then roll in a towel, and stomp on the towel roll to remove any more excess water.
- Lay the item out on a towel to approx. finished wingspan measurements and allow to dry completely.
Blocking Tutorial
- If you want to learn more about blocking, you can read more here –Blocking Knits – How To Block Knitting Guide
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Happy Knitting!
Helpful Resources
This pattern is great for advanced beginner knitters…
- Knitting Lessons
- How to cast on knitting
- How to cast off knitting for total beginners (step by step)
- How to knit garter stitch
- How to knit the purl stitch (for beginners + a video tutorial)
- How to knit stockinette stitch (for beginners)
- How to read knitting patterns for beginners
- How to read a knitting chart
- Knitting abbreviations and terms (US and UK)
- How to knit – a complete beginner’s guide
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Would love to see a video on the start of this Shawl
Hi Carmen, I will see what I can do!
Thank you so much for this marvellous pattern, I love it and hope I’ll be able to knit it without any problem as I am more comfortable with knitting explanations in French !! xxx
Hello Cathy,
I hope you enjoy the pattern!
Louise
how many skeins of each color do you actually need, considering you hold double? you only mention one color type at the beg , and then have 2 colors in the pattern.
Hello Blakely,
Great question!
Since you’re holding the yarn double, you’ll need to double the amount of yarn you would normally use for a single strand.
For a total of 720 meters, that means you’ll need 3 skeins (240 meters per skein).
You can divide it up into one color only or have two or three colors.
There are two colors used in the pattern but the skeins were the same weight and length in meters.
I hope that helps!
Louise