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Learn to Knit a Center-Out Shawl

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tri-light shawl vickie howellTriangular shawls are a lot of fun to knit, and a little scarf or shawl worked in this way is perfect for this time of year, while a bigger version will be great when the weather is cooler.

Either way, Vickie Howell and Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts have got you covered. There’s a cute little scarf called Tri-Light that you’ll find on the Bernat website (you’ll also find it on balls of her cotton yarn(ish) yarn), and you can check out the technique and lots of fun variations in a video Vickie did for Jo-Ann’s YouTube channel. This video will show you the basics so that you can knit the Tri-Light with ease or take the technique and give it your own spin.

Watching this really makes me want to cast on a shawl! How about you? I’d love to hear what you’re working on.

[Photo via Bernat.]

 

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Comments

  1. I have made this scarf according to the pattern but it is very short.
    Question: Once you have 173 stitches on needles and change to circular needles do you immediately do edging?
    Also it calls for 2 balls of yarn but following the instructions you only need 1.
    Please advise any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks

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Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.