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Cable and lace shawl

Venetian Shawl Knitting Pattern

Knit a narrow triangular shawl with a repeating lace-and-cable motif. The point-to-point shape works as a small neck scarf or a longer shawl, depending on how many repeats you knit.
IntermediateCharted motif + written shapingSee pattern details
£6.99Digital knitting pattern
  • Work flat from one tip to the other
  • Choose a small kerchief or a longer shawl
  • Use lace yarn held double or one strand of DK
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What is inside the pattern?

The PDF includes written shaping, motif charts and instructions for both sizes.

Is this the right project for me?

Work flat from one tip, increasing on right-side rows to the centre, then decrease back to the opposite tip. You’ll read a chart and work yarn overs, decreases and small cables.

Finished size & fit

Size 1 is approximately 125 × 30 cm (49¼ × 11¾ in). Size 2 is approximately 160 × 37 cm (63 × 14½ in).

Materials you will need

Use 450 or 750 m of laceweight yarn held double, or combine fingering and laceweight. Use a 4 mm circular needle with a 60–80 cm cable, three markers, a tapestry needle and blocking tools. A cable needle is optional.

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Venetian Shawl Knitting Pattern
Venetian Shawl Knitting Pattern

A textured motif that shows up close

The lace opens between small cables, giving the shawl definition even when it’s tied at the neck.

Know your project before you cast on.

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Instructions

The PDF includes written shaping, motif charts and instructions for both sizes.

Construction & techniques

Work flat from one tip, increasing on right-side rows to the centre, then decrease back to the opposite tip. You’ll read a chart and work yarn overs, decreases and small cables.

Size & fit

Size 1 is approximately 125 × 30 cm (49¼ × 11¾ in). Size 2 is approximately 160 × 37 cm (63 × 14½ in).

Venetian Shawl Knitting Pattern

Pick the yarn for the drape you want

Held-double laceweight makes a softer fabric. Try a single strand of DK if you prefer more structure, and check the motif in a blocked swatch.

A few things to gather.

Check your yarn and needles before you begin.

Yarn & tools

Use 450 or 750 m of laceweight yarn held double, or combine fingering and laceweight. Use a 4 mm circular needle with a 60–80 cm cable, three markers, a tapestry needle and blocking tools. A cable needle is optional.

Gauge

24 stitches and 26 rows per 10 cm (4 in) in the charted pattern after blocking.

Before you cast on

A few things before you begin

Plan your yarn, check the techniques and choose the finish you want.

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Which techniques will I use?

Work flat from one tip, increasing on right-side rows to the centre, then decrease back to the opposite tip. You’ll read a chart and work yarn overs, decreases and small cables.

What gauge should I aim for?

24 stitches and 26 rows per 10 cm (4 in) in the charted pattern after blocking.

How do I receive my pattern?

After payment, download from the order confirmation page or the link in your email. Contact us if you cannot find your file.

What is the refund policy?

Digital purchases are generally non-refundable. If you bought a duplicate or have a problem with your pattern, contact us and we will help.

Can I make it wider?

Yes. You can work more repeats before reversing the shaping. Allow more yarn if you extend the pattern.

Do I need a cable needle?

A cable needle is optional. Bring one if you prefer to hold the crossed stitches while working the small cables.

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