Knitted April in Atlanta Shawl

The Atlanta Shawl, crafted in April with intricate knitting techniques, is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and charm. The delicate stitches and soft yarn used in creating this shawl make it a versatile accessory that can be worn in various ways to complement any outfit. The blend of colors in the shawl reflects the beauty of the spring season, with hints of pastel hues that evoke a sense of freshness and renewal. This hand-knitted shawl from Atlanta is a true labor of love, with each stitch carefully placed to create a unique and eye-catching design. The craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into making this shawl are evident in its quality and beauty. Whether worn casually draped over the shoulders or styled as a statement piece for a special occasion, the Atlanta Shawl is sure to turn heads and make a lasting impression.

Materials
- 1 skein Heritage 150 Multis (75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon; 492 yds/150 g) - shown in 103 (Valentine)
- US 6 circular needles (recommend at least 32" cord)
- 2 stitch markers
- Yarn Needle

Finished Measurements (after blocking)
52" across top; 17" deep from edge to edge

Abbreviations
K - Knit
pm - place marker
sm - slip marker
st - stitch
Kfb - Knit into the front & back of stitch (increase 1)
YO - Yarn Over (increase 1)
K2tog - Knit 2 Together
SKP - Slip 1, Knit 1, Pass slipped stitch over (decrease 1)
S1K2P- Knit 1, Slip 1, Knit 2 together, Pass slipped stitch over (decrease 2)

Cast on 4

Set-up:

1 - K1,Kfb,Kfb,K1
2 - K
3 - K1, Kfb, k to last 2 sts, Kfb, K1
4 - K
5 -K1, Kfb 2x, pm, Kfb 2x, pm, Kfb 2x, K1
6 - 8 - K
9 - K1, Kfb, K to st before Marker, Kfb, sm, Kfb, K to st before marker, Kfb, sm, Kfb, K to last 2 sts, Kfb, K1

Lace Section (12 rows)
1. K1,[K1, YO, SKP, K1, K2tog, YO] - repeat until last st, end K1

2. K

3. K1,[K2, YO, S1K2P, YO, K1] -repeat until last st, end K1

4. K1, Kfb, K to st before Marker, Kfb, sm, Kfb, K to st before marker, Kfb, sm, Kfb, K to last 2 sts, Kfb, K1

5. K2, [K1, YO, SKP, K1, K2tog, YO] - repeat until 1 st before marker, K1, sm, K1, [K1, YO, SKP, K1, K2tog, YO]- repeat until 1 st before marker, K1, sm, K1, [K1, YO, SKP, K1, K2tog, YO] - repeat until last 2 sts, K2

6. K

7. K2, [K2, YO, S1K2P, YO, K1] -repeat until 1 st before marker, K1, sm, K1, [K2, YO, S1K2P, YO, K1] - repeat until 1 st before marker, K1, sm, K1,[K2,YO, S1K2P, YO,K1], repeat until last 2 sts, end K2

8. K1, KFb, K to st before Marker, Kfb, sm, Kfb, K to st before marker, Kfb, sm, Kfb, k to last 2 sts, Kfb, K1

9. K3, [K1, YO, SKP, K1, K2tog, YO] - repeat until 2 st before marker, K2, sm, K2, [K1, YO, SKP, K1, K2tog, YO] - repeat until 2 st before marker, K2, sm, K2, [K1, YO, SKP, K1, K2tog, YO] - repeat until last 3 sts, K3

10. K

11. K3,[K2, YO, S1K2P, YO, K1] - repeat until 2 st before marker, K2, sm, K2, [K2, YO, S1K2P, YO, K1] - repeat until 2 st before marker, K2, sm, K2, [K2, YO, S1K2P, YO, K1], repeat until last 3 sts, end K3

12. K1, KFb, K to st before Marker, Kfb, sm, Kfb, K to st before marker, Kfb, Kfb, K to last 2 sts, Kfb, K1

Repeat Lace Section 3 more times (total of 4 times)

Then do 3 sets of Garter Stitch Section (12 rows)

Garter Stitch Section (4 rows)

1-3 - K

4 - K1, Kfb, K to st before Marker, Kfb, sm, Kfb, K to st before marker, Kfb, sm, Kfb, K to last 2 sts, Kfb, K1
Repeat Lace Section 3 times

3 sets of Garter Stitch Section (12 rows)

Repeat Lace Section 3 times
3 sets of Garter Stitch Section (12 rows)

Picot bind off

1: Cast on 2 stst
2: K 2
3: Pass 1st st over 2 st
4: K, pass 1st st over 2nd st
5: K, pass 1st st over 2nd st
6: K, pass 1st st over 2nd st
7: Slip st back to main needle

Continue until reach last stitch

Weave in ends.

Block