Mermaid Shawl DK by Tori Gurbisz

Mermaid Shawl DK

Knitting
November 2023
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch (St st)
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1100 - 1300 yards (1006 - 1189 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

Wrap yourself in cozy comfort with the Mermaid Shawl, an old favorite revisited in our Deluxe DK Superwash and Colorburst yarns! This striking pattern combines triangular and crescent construction for a beautiful shape that’s endlessly wearable. The solid upper portion is complemented by the striking slip stitch edging that creates the look of mermaid scales thanks to self-shading Colorburst. This shawl is excellent for year-round wear, keeping you cozy in any climate!

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan: 66”
Depth at Center: 17¼”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Superwash (100% superwash wool; 100g/284 yds)
• 834 Cream (MC) – 2 balls
Universal Yarn Colorburst (65% superwash merino, 35% acrylic; 200g/660 yds)
• 113 Chevron (CC) – 1 ball
Needles: US Size 9 (5.5 mm) 32-40” circular or longer (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers

GAUGE
18 sts x 22 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st)
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This shawl is worked from the top down. For the Main Body of the shawl, 6 stitches are increased every right side row – 2 at each edge and 2 at the center. For the Edging, 6 stitches are still increased every right side row, except now the shaping changes to 3 at each edge.

In this pattern, work all slipped stitches purlwise with yarn held to the wrong side of work.