Fine Midnight Tryst Crescent-Shaped Knit Shawl Free Pattern

Fine Midnight Tryst Crescent-Shaped Knit Shawl Free Pattern
by Kristin Omdahl

This is a wonderful project for learning edging as well as practicing increases and decreases. The shawl is worked side to side: increase for almost half of the shawl, work even for a few rows, then decrease for the remainder of the shawl. It is worked in one continuous piece, and the edging is knit simultaneously with the body.

The crescent shaped shawl is easy to wear and therefore makes wonderful gifts.

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Midnight Tryst Knit Shawlette Pattern

What you will need:
650 yds (594m) #1 fingering weight yarn
US3 (3.25mm) knitting needles
stitch market (optional)

Shown in Be So Fine Yarn color way Million Dollar Red

Kristin Omdahl Yarns including Be So Fine Yarn are discontinued. Here are some suggested yarn substitutions for your consideration: 

Annie’s:

Scheepjes Cotton 8: 100% cotton, #1 fingering weight yarn; 186 yds per 50gm ball, suggested needle size US 1 – 2. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be So Toasty yarns. This yarn retails for $2.49 per ball and comes in 9 colors.

Scheepjes Organic: 100% organic cotton, #1 fingering weight yarn; 186 yds per 50gm ball, suggested needle size US 1 – 2. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be SoToasty yarns. This yarn retails for $3.99 per ball and comes in 16 colors.

Hobbii Yarn:

Soft Bamboo Fine: 70% Bamboo, 23% Cotton, 7% Acrylic, #1 fingering weight yarn; 197 yds (180m) per 50 gm ball; suggested needle size US 2 – 4. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be So Toasty yarns. This yarn retails for $5.99 and comes in 19 colors.

Tencel Bamboo Fine: 40% Tencel, 60% Bamboo, #1 fingering weight yarn; 210 yds (230m) per 50 gm ball; suggested needle size US 1 – 3. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be So Toasty yarns. This yarn retails for $6.49 per ball and comes in 24 colors.

Jimmy Beans Wools:

Scheepjes Whirl Yarn: #1 fingering weight 60% cotton / 40% acrylic, self striping, ombre yarn; 1094 yds per 225gm ball that changes color only once per ball; it comes in 51 gradient color ways, suggested needle size is US 4 (3.25mm). It is labeled a #1 fingering weight yarn. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine or Be So Toasty yarn. One ball would be plenty to make any of my knit or crochet Be So Fine yarn shawl patterns. Each gradient cake retails for $29.99.

Knit Picks:

Comfy Fingering: #1 fingering weight 75% Pima Cotton / 25% acrylic; 250 yds per 50gm skein; Suggested needle size US 1 – 3. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine and Be So Toasty yarn. It comes in 19 colors and retails for $3.99 per skein.

Lion Brand:

Pearl 5/2 Cotton Yarn: #1 fingering weight 100% cotton yarn; 2100 yds per 1lb cone. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fine, Be So Lush and Be So Toasty Yarns. It comes in 47 colors and retails for $24.15 per 1lb cone.

Mary Maxim:

Red Heart It’s A Wrap: #1 fingering weight 50% cotton / 50% acrylic, self striping yarn; 1100 yds per 7oz cake; suggested needle size US US2. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would bel comparable to Be So Fine and Be So Toasty yarns. It comes in 5 colors and retails for $10.99 per cake.

Read my extensive yarn substitution article HERE

Yarn Substitutions Advice from Kristin Omdahl

Gauge: 5 sts = 1” in garter stitch after blocking, but gauge is not critical for this project

Finished size: 12” wide x 80” long

Instructions:

CO 14 sts

Row 1: k7, place marker (pm), k7. — 14 sts

Row 2: k3, yo, k4, slip marker (sm), k7. — 15 sts

Row 3: k7, sm, k8. — 15 sts

Row 4: k3, yo, k5, sm, k7. — 16 sts

Row 5: k7, sm, k9. — 16 sts

Row 6: k3, yo, k6, sm, k7. — 17 sts

Row 7: k7, sm, k10. — 17 sts

Row 8: k3, yo, k7, sm, k7. — 18 sts

Row 9: k7, sm, k11. — 18 sts

Row 10: MB, k3, yo, k7, sm, k7. — 19 sts

Row 11: k7, sm, k10, k2tog. — 18 sts

Row 12: BO 5 sts, k6, sm, k7. — 13 sts

Row 13: k7, sm, k6. — 13 sts

Row 14: k3, yo, k3, sm, k7. — 14 sts

Row 15: k7, yo twice, sm, k7. — 14 sts and double yo

Row 16: k3, yo, k4, sm, (k, p, k) into double yarn over, dropping one of the wraps, k7. — 18 sts

Row 17: k10, sm, k8. — 18 sts

Row 18: k3, yo, k5, sm, k10. — 19 sts

Row 19: k10, sm, k9. — 19 sts

Row 20: k3, yo, k6, sm, k10. — 20 sts

Row 21: k10, sm, k10. — 20 sts

Row 22: k3, yo, k7, sm, k10. — 21 sts

Row 23: k10, sm, k11. — 21 sts

Row 24: MB, k3, yo, k7, sm, k10. — 22 sts

Row 25: k10, sm, k10, k2tog. — 21 sts

Row 26: BO 5 sts, k6, sm, k10. — 16 sts

Row 27: k10, sm, k6. — 16 sts

Row 28: k3, yo, k3, sm, k10. — 17 sts

Rows 29 – 210: Rep rows 15 – 28 thirteen more times. The edging side of the stitch marker will be repeated identically and the garter stitch side of the stitch marker will increase by 3 sts for every 14 row repeat. — 56 sts

EVEN SECTION:

(1) Row 211: k46, k3tog, yo twice, sm, k7. — 56 sts

(2) Row 212: k3, yo, k4, sm, (k1, p1) into double yarn over, dropping the second wrap, knit to end. — 57 sts

(3) Row 213: k49, sm, k8. — 57 sts

(4) Row 214: k3, yo, k5, sm, k49. — 58 sts

(5) Row 215: k49, sm, k9. — 58 sts

(6) Row 216: k3, yo, k6, sm, k49. — 59 sts

(7) Row 217: k49, sm, k10. — 59 sts

(8) Row 218: k3, yo, k7, sm, k49. — 60 sts

(9) Row 219: k49, sm, k11. — 60 sts

(10) Row 220: MB, k3, yo, k7, sm, k49. — 61 sts

(11) Row 221: k49, sm, k10, k2tog. — 60 sts

(12) Row 222: BO 5 sts, k6, sm, k49. — 55 sts

(13) Row 223: k49, sm, k6. — 58 sts

(14) Row 224: k3, yo, k3, sm, k49. — 56 sts

(15 – 28) Rows 225 – 238: rep rows 211 – 224

(29 – 42) Rows 239 – 252: rep rows 211 – 224

(43 – 56) Rows 253 – 266: rep rows 211 – 224

(57 – 70) Rows 267 – 280: rep rows 211 – 224

DECREASE SECTION:

Row 1: k46, BO 3 sts, sm, k7. — 53 sts

Row 2: k3, yo, k4, sm, yo, k2tog, k44. — 54 sts

Row 3: k46, sm, k8. — 54 sts

Row 4: k3, yo, k5, sm, k46. — 55 sts

Row 5: k46, sm, k9. — 55 sts

Row 6: k3, yo, k6, sm, k46. — 5 sts

Row 7: k46, sm, k10. — 59 sts

Row 8: k3, yo, k7, sm, k46. — 57 sts

Row 9: k46, sm, k11. — 57 sts

Row 10: MB, k3, yo, k7, sm, k49. — 58 sts

Row 11: k46, sm, k10, k2tog. — 57 sts

Row 12: BO 5 sts, k6, sm, k46. — 55 sts

Row 13: k46, sm, k6. — 52 sts

Row 14: k3, yo, k3, sm, k46. — 53 sts

Rows 15 – 210: rep rows 1 – 14 of decrease section thirteen more times, except on the garter sttich side of the stitch marker you will have 3 less stitches every 14 row repeat. — 14 sts

BO all sts firmly. Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.

Weave in loose ends. Hand wash, block to finished measurements and let dry.

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