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Aisling
a knitting pattern by Justyna Lorkowska

Size
One: approx. 200 cm/80 wide and 50 cm/20 long at center.

Yarn
2 skeins (one of each color) of Eden Cottage Yarns Titus 4ply (70% merino wool,
30% silk; 400m/436y per 100g). Sample made in colors CC1 - Rambling Rose and
CC2 - Ice.

Needles
3.5 mm/US #4 circular needle (100 cm/40" long).

Other
2 stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving.

Gauge
22 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/4" in St st measured flat after wet blocking.
Additional working gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm/4" in St st measured flat
before wet blocking.
The gauge isnt crucial on this project, but differences will affect the finished size as well
as the required yardage.

Pattern Stitches
Stockinette Stitch (flat) - Row 1 (RS): knit; Row 2 (WS): purl.

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Construction Row 2 (WS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3.

Work last two rows once more. 19 sts
Abbreviations The shawl begins at the center and is worked outwards to
Break CC1.
BO - bind off; CC - contrasting color; cn - cable border. There are two yarn-over increases in every row which
needle; CO - cast on; inc - increased; k - knit; k2tog - create a long banana-like shape. The shawl is worked in
knit 2 stitches together as one; LH- left hand; m - Stockinette stitch with eyelets, which resemble raindrops, Section 1 of Raindrops
marker; pm - place marker; RH - right hand; rep - interrupted by Garter stripes. The lacy cabled border is Change to CC2.
repeat; sl st - slip stitch; sm - slide marker; ssk - slip 2 worked sideways at the end and attached to the body by Preparation Row A (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3.
stitches individually as if to knit, then knit them Preparation Row B and all WS rows (WS): k3, sm, yo,
means of simple decreases and slipped stitches.
together through the back loops; st, sts - stitch,
The sample shawl is worked in two contrasting colors but p to m, yo, sm, k3.
stitches; WS - wrong side, wyf - with yarn in front; yo
would look equally beautiful when knit in just one. Work Raindrops Chart A on page 5 with 3-st Garter edge
- yarn over; ** - repeat as noted between asterisks.
The charts for all sections are at the end of pattern at beginning and end of each row, or follow these written
instructions. directions:
Cable Stitches Row 1 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k2, *yo, k2tog, k4*, rep to last 6
2/2 LC - sl2 sts to cn, hold in front, k2, then k2 from cn. Instructions sts, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, sm, k3.
2/2 RC - sl2 sts to cn, hold in back, k2, then k2 from cn. Row 3 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3.
2/2 LC* - sl2 sts to cn, hold in front, k1, p1, then k2 Garter Tab Row 5 (RS): k3, sm, yo, *k3, yo, k2tog, k1*, rep to last 4
from cn. CO 3 sts in CC1. sts, k1, yo, sm, k3.
2/2 RC* - sl2 sts to cn, hold in back, k2, then p1, k1 Knit 6 rows. Row 7 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3.
from cn. At the end of last row, do not turn to work to other side, Row 9 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k4, *yo, k2tog, k4*, rep to last 8
2/2 LPC - sl2 sts to cn, hold in front, p2, then k2 from but rotate piece 90 degrees clockwise so that the long side sts, yo, k2tog, k3, yo, sm, k3.
cn. of the Garter rectangle is at the top. Pick up and knit 3 Row 11 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3.
2/2 RPC - sl2 sts to cn, hold in back, k2, then p2 from sts along this edge (1 st each in the purl bumps of the Row 13 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k2, *k3, yo, k2tog, k1*, rep to
cn. Garter ridges). last 6 sts, k3, yo, sm, k3.
2/3 LPC - sl2 sts to cn, hold in front, p1, k2, then k2 Rotate piece another 90 degrees. Row 15 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3.
from cn. Pick up and knit 3 sts along the CO edge = 9 sts. Row 17 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k6, *yo, k2tog, k4*, rep to last
2/3 RPC - sl3 sts to cn, hold in back, k2, then k2, p1 Turn work. 4 sts, k1, yo, sm, k3.
from cn. Row 19 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3.
Note: Every row in the shawl body (i.e., every section except Row 20 (WS): k3, sm, yo, p to m, yo, sm, k3.
Border) increases 2 sts. Stitch counts are given at the end of 63 sts
Pattern Techniques each section. Break CC2.
Cable Cast-On - *Insert RH needle between the first
two stitches on LH needle, wrap and bring through.
Garter Center Garter Interval
Transfer the newly created stitch onto the left hand
Set-up Row (WS): k3, pm, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, pm, k3. Change to CC1.
needle. Rep from * until you have cast on the specified
Row 1 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3. Row 1 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3.
number.

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Row 2 (WS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3. Preparation Row A (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3. Section 5 of Raindrops
Work last two rows twice more. 75 sts Preparation Row B and all WS rows (WS): k3, sm, yo, Change to CC2 and work as Section 2. 287 sts
Break CC1. p to m, yo, sm, k3. Break CC2.
Work Raindrops Chart C on page 5 with 3-st Garter Change to CC1 and work Garter Interval. 299 sts
Section 2 of Raindrops edge at beginning and end of each row, or follow these Break CC1.
Change to CC2. written directions:
Preparation Row A (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3. Row 1 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k1, *yo, k2tog, k4*, rep to last 5
sts, k2, yo, sm, k3.
Section 6 of Raindrops
Preparation Row B and all WS rows (WS): k3, sm, yo, Change to CC2 and work as Section 3. 343 sts
p to m, yo, sm, k3. Row 3 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3.
Row 5 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k2, yo, k2tog, k1, *k3, yo, Break CC2.
Work Raindrops Chart B on page 5 with 3-st Garter edge Change to CC1.
at beginning and end of each row, or follow these written k2tog, k1*, rep to last 3 sts, yo, sm, k3.
Row 7 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3. Row 1 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3.
directions: Row 2 (WS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3.
Row 1 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k3, *yo, k2tog, k4*, rep to last 7 Row 9 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k3, *yo, k2tog, k4*, rep to last 7
sts, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, sm, k3. 347 sts
sts, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, sm, k3.
Row 3 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3. Row 11 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3.
Row 5 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k1, *k3, yo, k2tog, k1*, rep to Row 13 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k1, *k3, yo, k2tog, k1*, rep to Border
last 5 sts, k2, yo, sm, k3. last 5 sts, k2, yo, sm, k3. With RS facing and using Cable Cast-On method, CO
Row 7 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3. Row 15 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3. 28 sts.
Row 9 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k5, *yo, k2tog, k4*, rep to last 3 Row 17 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k5, *yo, k2tog, k4*, rep to last Work Border chart on page 5 or follow written directions
sts, yo, sm, k3. 3 sts, yo, sm, k3. below. The last stitch of each RS row is joined to the
Row 11 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3. Row 19 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3. body by working an ssk, then you turn and work the next
Row 13 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k3, *k3, yo, k2tog, k1*, rep to Row 20 (WS): k3, sm, yo, p to m, yo, sm, k3. WS row to the edge. Border stitch counts include the
last 7 sts, k4, yo, sm, k3. 175 sts joining stitch.
Row 15 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3. Break CC2. Row 1 (RS): sl1 st wyf, (k2, p1) x2, k1, yo, k2tog, p2,
Row 17 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k1, *yo, k2tog, k4*, rep to last Change to CC1 and work Garter Interval. k2, p1, yo, k1, k2tog, p2, ssk, k1, yo, p1, k2, p2, ssk.
5 sts, k2, yo, sm, k3. 187 sts Turn.
Row 19 (RS): k3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3. Break CC1. Row 2 (WS): sl1 st wyf, k2, p2, k1, p3, k2, p3, k1, p2,
Row 20 (WS): k3, sm, yo, p to m, yo, sm, k3. k2, yo, k2tog, k8.
119 sts Section 4 of Raindrops Row 3 (RS): BO 3 sts, k4, yo, k2tog, p2, k2, p1, k1, yo,
Break CC2. Change to CC2 and work as Section 1. 231 sts k2tog, p2, ssk, yo, k1, p1, k2, p2, ssk. 26 sts
Change to CC1 and work Garter Interval. 131 sts Break CC2. Row 4 (WS): sl1 st wyf, k2, p2, k1, p3, k2, p3, k1, p2,
Break CC1. Change to CC1 and work Garter Interval. 243 sts k2, yo, k2tog, k1, yo x2, k2tog, yo x2, k2. 29 sts
Break CC1. Row 5 (RS): sl1 st wyf, (k2, p1) x2, k1, yo, k2tog, p2,
k2, p1, ssk, k1, yo, p2, yo, k1, k2tog, p1, k2, p2, ssk.
Section 3 of Raindrops Row 6 (WS): as Row 2.
Change to CC2.

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Row 7 (RS): BO 3 sts, k4, yo, k2tog, p2, k2, p1, ssk, yo, Row 29 (RS): sl1 st wyf, (k2, p1) x2, k1, yo, k2tog, p2, pinning it in all eyelets along the edge. Make sure to open
k1, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, p1, k2, p2, ssk. 26 sts k2, 2/2 RC, p2, 2/2 LC, k2, p2, ssk. up lace sections. Enjoy!
Row 8 (WS): as Row 4. 29 sts Row 30 (WS): as Row 18.
Row 9 (RS): sl1 st wyf, (k2, p1) x2, k1, yo, k2tog, p2, Row 31 (RS): BO 3 sts, k4, yo, k2tog, p2, 2/2 RC*, yo, Contact and Support
k2, p1, yo, k1, k2tog, p2, ssk, k1 yo, p1, k2, p2, ssk. k2tog, p2, ssk, yo, 2/2 LC*, p2, ssk. 26 sts email: [email protected]
Rows 10 - 13 (RS): rep Rows 2-5. Rows 32 and 33: rep Rows 4 and 5. website - http://www.letesknits.com
Row 14 (WS): as Row 2. Row 34 (WS): as Row 2. Ravelry ID - Lete
Row 15 (RS): BO 3 sts, k4, yo, k2tog, p2, 2/2 LC, k2, Row 35 (RS): as Row 7. 26 sts Ravelry Group - Lete's Knits
p2, k2, 2/2 RC, p2, ssk. 26 sts Row 36 (WS): as Row 4. 29 sts Please, don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions or
Row 16 (WS): sl1 st wyf, (k2, p6) x2, k2, yo, k2tog, k1, Rep the last 36 rows eighteen more times, then work suggestions to improve my pattern.
yo x2, k2tog, yo x2, k2. 29 sts Rows 1-8 once more.
Row 17 (RS): sl1 st wyf, (k2, p1) x2, k1, yo, k2tog, p2, BO knitwise on RS, joining the last st of body to the
k2, 2/2 LC, p2, 2/2 RC, k2, p2, ssk. border. Acknowledgements
Row 18 (WS): sl1 st wyf, (k2, p6) x2, k2, yo, k2tog, k8. Many thanks to my fantastic testers for their help in
Row 19 (RS): BO 3 sts, k4, yo, k2tog, p2, 2/2 LPC, k2, Finishing making this pattern possible.
p2, k2, 2/2 RPC, p2, ssk. 26 sts Weave in ends. Wash the shawl and block it giving it a Also my heartfelt gratitude goes to Eleanor for tech-
Row 20 (WS): sl1 st wyf, k4, p4, k2, p4, k4, yo, k2tog, banana-like shape. Pin the shawl body to the blocking editing. Thank you so much for your patience and
k1, yo x2, k2tog, yo x2, k2. 29 sts board stretching the shawl from the middle outwards and wonderful support.
Row 21 (RS): sl1 st wyf, (k2, p1) x2, k1, yo,
k2tog, p4, 2/3 LPC, 2/3 RPC, p4, ssk. Copyright Agreement
Row 22 (WS): sl1 st wyf, k7, p4, k7, yo, This pattern is the property of Justyna
k2tog, k8. Lorkowska. It is copyrighted and is for
Row 23 (RS): BO 3 sts, k4, yo, k2tog, personal and non-profit use only. This
p7, 2/2 LC, p7, ssk. 26 sts means you can knit for yourself, for a gift
Row 24 (WS): sl1 st wyf, k7, p4, k7, yo, or for charity. You may not sell a shawl
k2tog, k1, yo x2, k2tog, yo x2, k2. 29 sts made from this pattern. You may not
Row 25 (RS): sl1 st wyf, (k2, p1) x2, k1, reproduce this pattern, or distribute it from
yo, k2tog, p4, 2/3 RPC, 2/3 LPC, p4, ssk. a website. This pattern may not be
Row 26 (WS): sl 1 st wyf, k4, p4, k2, p4, translated, reproduced or circulated in
k4, yo, k2tog, k8. another language. Downloading or printing
Row 27 (RS): BO 3 sts, k4, yo, k2tog, the pattern constitutes agreement within
p2, 2/2 RC, k2, p2, k2, 2/2 LC, p2, ssk. these terms. Thank you and enjoy your
(26 sts) Aisling! Justyna Lorkowska, Toru,
Row 28 (WS): as Row 16. 29 sts Poland, March 2015.

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Charts
Note: Raindrops Charts do not include preparation rows or 3-st garter edge.

Note: All odd-numbered rows are RS (right to left), even-numbered are WS (left to right).

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