How to knit a crescent shawl for summer nights

Unleash your creativity with an ocean-inspired knitting project. Craft the Atlántico shawl for the perfect summer garment under the moonlight

06/20/2023

 

knit-es-tejer-atlantico-shawl-pattern-SLIDE

Meet Marianela Galo, a renowned knitwear designer. Ever since her teenage years, knitting has served as her sanctuary, a haven for relaxation, creativity, and mindfulness. In line with her family's tradition, Marianela continually immerses herself in exhilarating projects. This passion has blossomed over the years, shaping her into the professional designer she is today. Most importantly, she finds immense joy and satisfaction in what she does!

The tapestry of Marianela's designs is often painted with strokes of global inspiration or the distinctive qualities that certain materials evoke. One such embodiment is the Atlántico Shawl, knitted from Katia Veganette, a design she crafted exclusively for you. 

Join her as she walks through the knitting pattern and provides a video tutorial on crafting a crescent shawl, a perfect accessory for those slightly nippy summer nights. Here's hoping you find delight in this endeavor!

If you want to explore more of Marianela creative journey, visit her platforms such as Instagram, Ravelry, Facebook, and YouTube Channel 'Knit is Tejer.'

 

Video Tutorial: Learn to knit a half moon shawl

Inspired by the vast, cold waters and powerful currents of the Atlantic Ocean, the Atlántico Shawl encapsulates a blend of effortless knitting and a distinct crescent or half-moon design. The three rows of increases woven into the body of the shawl draw your gaze, much like the ocean meeting its shores.

In the Atlántico Shawl video tutorial, Marianela unravels the first section that draws inspiration from the expansive ocean. This is followed by a second section that captures the beauty of the sea shore and the beach. To complete the shawl, she has artistically incorporated vertical waves along the shawl's edge, reminiscent of the gentle lapping of water against the sea shore.

 



How to knit a crescent shawl

Materials

  • 4 balls of Katia Veganette col. 107
  • Size 7 (U.S.)/(4.5mm) circular knitting needles with a 32” (80 cm) long cable
  • 2 stitch markers
  • Scissors and wool sewing needle.

Gauge. Using the size 7 needles in stockinette st: 16.5 sts x 25 rows = 4×4”

Measurements

Length: 74 3/4″ (190 cm)

Width: 18 1/2″ (47 cm)

Abbreviations

  • K2tog – knit 2 together
  • K2togtbl– knit 2 together through back of loop
  • RS – right side of work
  • slm – slip stitch marker
  • dec – decrease or single decrease
  • yo – yarn over
  • st (s) – stitch(es)
  • k – knit stitch
  • pm – place marker
  • p – purl st
  • WS – wrong side of work
  • rep – repeat
  • R(s) – row(s)
  • * * – rep from * to *

Notes

The shawl consists of 2 sections:

  • Section 1: ocean
  • Section 2: seashore

Knit this crescent shawl in rows going back and forth. At the start of each section, check if it starts with a RS row or a WS side row. For section 1: slm whilst working the rows where it is not expressly stated.

 

Start

Garter st lapel: cast on 3 sts. Work 6 rows in knit st, turn work 90º and pick up and work 3 knit sts along the left side, turn work 90º and pick up and work 3 knit sts along the cast on edge (9 sts).

R1(WS): k3, yo, p3, yo, k3 (11 sts).

R2(RS): k3, yo, k2, pm, k1, pm, k2, yo, k3 (13 sts).

R3(WS): k3, yo, p until last 3 sts, yo, k3. Slm at same time (15 sts).

 

knit-es-tejer-atlantico-shawl-pattern-2

 

Section 1: Ocean

Set up row (RS): k3, yo, k2, yo, k2, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, k2, yo, k2, yo, k3.

R1(WS): k3, yo, p until last 3 sts, yo, k3.

R2: k3, yo, knit until last 3 sts, yo, k3.

R3: rep R1.

R4: k3, yo, work in knit until middle of section, yo, knit to stitch marker, yo, slm, k1, slm, yo, knit until middle of section, yo, knit until last 3 sts, yo, k3. (See video)

Rep R1-R4 finishing on a R3 until a total of 279 sts.

 

knit-es-tejer-atlantico-shawl-pattern

 

Section 2: Seashore

R1(RS): k3, yo, k4, *dec, k2, yo, k2*, rep from * to * until there are 8 sts left, k5, yo, k3. Remove the stitch markers at the same time.

R2 and all other even rows until R28(WS): k3, yo, purl until last 3 sts, yo, k3.

R3: k3, yo, k6, *dec, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 4 sts left, k1, yo, k3.

R5: k3, yo, k2, *dec, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 6 sts, K3, yo, k3.

R7: k3, yo, k3, *k2tog, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 3 sts, yo, k3.

R9: k3, yo, k4, *k2tog, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 6 sts, k3, yo, k3.

R11: k3, yo, k5, *k2tog, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 3 sts, yo, k3.

R13: k3, yo, k1, *dec, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 5 sts, k2, yo, k3.

R15: k3, yo, k3, *dec, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 7 sts, k4, yo, k3.

R17: k3, yo, k5, *dec, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 3 sts, yo, k3.

R19: k3, yo, k6, *k2tog, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 6 sts, k3, yo, k3.

R21: k3, yo, k1, *k2tog, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 3 sts, yo, k3.

R23: k3, yo, k2, *k2tog, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 6 sts, k3, yo, k3.

R25: k3, yo, k4, *dec, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 8 sts, k5, yo, k3.

R27: k3, yo, k6, *dec, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 10 sts, k7, yo, k3.

R29: k3, yo, k8, *dec, k2, yo, k2*, rep until there are 12 sts, k9, yo, k3.

R30: k3, purl until last 3 sts, k3.

knit-es-tejer-atlantico-shawl-pattern-3

 

Ribbed cast off

k2, return these sts back onto the LH needle, k2togtbl, *k1, return 2 sts back onto the LH needle, k2togtbl *, rep from * to * until all the sts have been cast off.

 

Finishing

Weave in the loose ends of yarn and block the shawl.



Knit the Perfect Summer Clothes to Go with Your Shawl

Now that you’ve created a stunning shawl for the fresh breeze of summer nights, create matching garments to spruce up your wardrobe!