Knitted Slithering Shawl

The knitted slithering shawl is a perfect blend of artistry and functionality, making it a must-have item in any fashion lover's wardrobe. The intricate design of the shawl showcases the skill and creativity of the knitter, while the softness of the yarn ensures comfort and coziness when worn. Whether you're attending a formal event or simply looking to elevate your everyday look, the knitted slithering shawl is a statement piece that is sure to turn heads and spark conversations. Add a touch of whimsy and elegance to your ensemble with this unique and stylish accessory.

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Klasik, 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the color (287): 4 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles 32" (80 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: height =20" (50 cm), length = 92.5" (235 cm), approx.

Gauge: 18 sts and 18 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in reversible stitch.

Yardage: 940 - 946 yards (860 - 865 m) approx.

Knitting terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.

Instructions:

Cast on 161 sts, knit 1 row, then work as follows:

Row 1: (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, repeat to last 17sts, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice .

Row 2: bind off 2 sts, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 1, *(k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, repeat from * to last 8 sts, (k 2, p 2) twice.

Row 3: (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, repeat to last 15 sts, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, p 2, k 2, p 2.

Row 4: bind of 2 sts, p 2, k 2, p 1, *(k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, repeat from * to last 8 sts, (k 2, p 2) twice, cast on 2 sts.

Row 5: p 3, k 2, p 2, k 2, repeat to last 6 sts, p 3. k 2, p 1.

Row 6: bind off 3 sts k 3, *p 2, k 2, p 2, k 3, repeat from * to end.

Row 7: p 3, *k 2, p 2, k 2, p 3, repeat from to end.

Row 8: bind off 2 sts, k 1, *p 2, k 2, p 2, k 3, repeat from * to end, cast on 3 sts.

Row 9: k 2, p 2, k 1, *(p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, repeat from * to last 8 sts, (p 2, k 2) twice.

Row 10: bind off 2 sts, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 1, *(k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 2, p 2.

Row 11: k 2, p 2, k 1, *(p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, repeat from * to last 6 sts, p 2, k 2, p 2.

Row 12: bind off 2 sts, p 2, k 2, p 1, *(k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 2, p 2, cast on 2 sts.

Row 13: p 1, k 2, p 2, *k 3, p 2, k 2, p 2, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 3. p 2, k 1.

Row 14: bind off 3 sts, *p 3, k 2, p 2, k 2, repeat from * to last 8 sts, p 3, k 2, p 2, k 1.

Row 15: p 1, k 2, p 2, k 3, *p 2, k 2, p 2, k 3, repeat from * to end.

Row 16: bind off 2 sts, p 1, k 2, p 2, k 2, *p 3, k 2, p 2, k 2, repeat from * to last 8 sts, p 3, k 2, p 2, k 1, cast on 2 sts.

Row 17: (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, repeat to last 8 sts, (p 2, k 2) twice.

Row 18: bind off 2 sts, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, *(p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1,repeat from * to last 8 sts, (p 2, k 2) twice .

Row 19: (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, repeat to last 6 sts, p 2, k 2, p 2.

Row 20: bind of 2 sts, p 2, k 2, *p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, repeat from * to end, cast on 2 sts.

Row 21: Repeat row 5.

Row 22: repeat row 6.

Row 23: repeat row 7.

Row 24: repeat row 8.

Row 25: p 2, k 2, *p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, repeat from * to end.

Row 26: bind off 2 sts, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 1, *(k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, repeat from * to last 13 sts, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, p 2, k 2.

Row 27: p 2, k 2, p 1, *( k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, repeat from * to last 15 sts, ( k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, p 2, k 2, p 2.

Row 28: bind off 2 sts, p 2, k 2, p 1, *(k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, repeat from * to last 13 sts, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, p 2, k 2, cast on 2 sts.

Row 29: repeat row 13.

Row 30: repeat row 14.

Row 31: repeat row 15.

Row 32: repeat row 16.

Repeat rows1-32 seven times, then repeat rows 1-16 once. (26 sts)

Work rows 17-32 as follow:

Row 17: (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice.

Row 18: bind off 2 sts, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1,(p 2, k 2) twice. (24sts)

Row 19: (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, p 2, k 2, p 2. (24 sts)

Row 20: bind of 2 sts, p 2, k 2, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice,cast on 2 sts. (24 sts)

Row 21: repeat row 5.

Row 22: repeat row 6. (21 sts)

Row 23: repeat row 7.

Row 24: repeat row 8. (22 sts)

Row 25: p 2, k 2, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice.

Row 26: bind off 2 sts, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, p 2, k 2. (20 sts)

Row 27: p 2, k 2, p 1,(k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, p 2, k 2, p 2.

Row 28: bind off 2 sts, p 2, k 2, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, p 2, k 2, cast on 2 sts.

Row 29: p 1, k 2, p 2, k 3, p 2, k 2, p 2, k 3. p 2, k 1.

Row 30: bind off 3 sts, p 3, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 3, k 2, p 2, k 1. (17 sts)

Row 31: p 1, k 2, p 2, k 3, p 2, k 2, p 2, k 3.

Row 32:bind off 2 sts, p 1, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 3, k 2, p 2, k 1, cast on 2 sts.

Last Rows:

Row 1: (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice. (17 sts)

Row 2: bind off 2 sts, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice. (15 sts)

Row 3: (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2, p 2.

Row 4: bind off 2 sts, p 2, k 2, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, cast on 2 sts.

Row 5: p 3, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 3. k 2, p 1.

Row 6: bind off 3 sts k 3, p 2, k 2, p 2, k 3. (12 sts)

Row 7: p 3, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 3.

Row 8: bind off 2 sts, k 1, p 2, k 2, p 2, k 3, cast on 3 sts. (13 sts)

Row 9: k 2, p 2, k 1, *(p 2, k 2) twice.

Row 10: bind off 2 sts, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 1, k 2, p 2. (11 sts)

Row 11: k 2, p 2, k 1, p 2, k 2, p 2.

Row 12: bind off 2 sts, p 2, k 2, p 1, k 2, p 2, cast on 2 sts.

Row 13: p 1, k 2, p 2, k 3. p 2, k 1.

Row 14: bind off 3 sts, p 3, k 2, p 2, k 1. (8 sts)

Row 15: p 1, k 2, p 2, k 3.

Row 16: bind off 2 sts, p 1, k 2, p 2, k 1.

Bind off the 6 sts and cut yarn. Weave in loose ends.