By Isabell Kraemer

a girl's best friend by Isabell Kraemer

a girl's best friend © 2017 a handknit design by Isabell Kraemer/grasflecken. This pattern is for unlimited personal use. Do not reproduce or sell the pattern, or sell items that are knitted from this pattern. For any questions, please contact [email protected]

a girl's best friend © Isabell Kraemer/grasflecken 2017

Yarn MC: Main color Fingering weight yarn in 3 colors. p: purl For the sample, we used: pm: place marker Main color (MC): 70g of Manos del Uruguay Fino (490 Rep: repeat yds/448 m per 100 g); shown in color #421 Havisham RS: right side Contrast color 1 (CC1): 60g of Shalimar yarns Breathless S2KP: slip 2 stitches as if to k2tog, k1, pass slipped stitches (420 yds/384 m per 100g); shown in color Butterscotch over (double decrease), used for bobbles (see Stitches) Contrast color 2 (CC2): 95g of Wool of fame Merino sl: slip (purlwise) Cashmere Mix (399 yds/365 m per 100g); shown in color sl m: slip marker Taupe SK2P: slip 1 stitch knitwise, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over (double decrease), used for Teardrop pattern (see Stitches) Needles ssk: slip 2 stitches knitwise, one at a time, then knit these 2 US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 40” (100 cm) long or size stitches together through the back loop (decrease) needed to get gauge. St(s): stitch(es) WS: wrong side Gauge yo: yarn over (increase) 20 sts x 34 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) in Stockinette stitch on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles after blocking. Stitches 19 sts x 32 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) in Teardrop pattern Broken seed stitch (uneven stitch count) on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles after blocking. Row 1 (RS): Knit to end. Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage Row 2 (WS): P1, (k1, p1) to end. and final size when different. Repeat rows 1 + 2 for pattern.

Size Garter stitch Approximately 27.5" (70 cm) deep along center, 71" (180 Row 1 (RS): Knit. cm) wingspan from tip to tip. Rows 2 (WS): Knit. Repeat rows 1 + 2 for pattern. Materials 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking tools and a fork Make bobble (for the pompoms). Make 3 in next stitch, turn work; P1, yo, p1, yo, p1, turn work; Special techniques and tips K5, turn work; Tiny Pompom how to: P2tog, p1, p2tog, turn work; http://www.handimania.com/diy/2-incredible-ways-to- S2KP. make-yarn-pom-poms.html Teardrop pattern (multiple of 4 + 1) Abbreviations Set up row (RS): P1, (make 5 in next stitch, p3) to end. CC: Contrast color Row 1 (WS): (K3, p5) to last stitch, k1. CO: cast on Row 2 (RS): P1, (ssk, k1, k2tog, p3) to end. inc: increase Row 3 (WS): (K3, p3) to last stitch, k1. k: knit Row 4 (RS): P1, (SK2P, p1, make 5 in next stitch, p1) to end. k2tog: knit 2 stitches together (decrease) Row 5 (WS): K1, (p5, k3) to end. m: marker Row 6 (RS): (P3, ssk, k1, k2tog) to last stitch, p1. M1L: From the front, lift the horizontal strand between Row 7 (WS): K1, (p3, k3) to end. stitches with the left needle. Knit/purl through the back Row 8 (RS): P1, (make 5 in next stitch, p1, SK2P, p1) to end. loop. Repeat rows 1 to 8 for pattern. M1R: From the back, lift the horizontal strand between Ending with row 4 or 8, omitting the increases. stitches with the left needle. Knit/purl through the front loop. 3x1 Rib (multiple of 4) make 3: (K1, p1, k1) in 1 stitch (increase) Row 1 (RS): (K3, p1) to end. make 5: (K1, p1, k1, p1, k1) in 1 stitch (increase) Row 2 (WS): (K1, p3) to end. mb: make bobble (see Stitches) Repeat rows 1 + 2 for pattern.

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a girl's best friend is a triangular shawl worked flat from the CC stripe top down. The textured body followed by 2 contrast Row 1 (RS) (inc row): K3, sl m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k1, sl colored pattern stripes, accented by small garter stitch m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k3 – 209 sts stripes in a third color and the sportive 3x1 Rib at the edge Row 2 (WS): Knit to end, slipping markers. make this a fun and entertaining knit… a versatile, but Break yarn and change to CC2. special companion for everyday. Pompoms are added at the edge to make it even more special and personal. But Pattern band 1 tassels or even fringes may be a fantastic option too. Row 1 (RS) (inc row): K3, sl m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k3 – 213 sts Row 2 (WS): K3, sl m, k1, (p1, k3) to 2 sts before m, p1, k1, sl m, p1, sl m, k1, (p1, k3), to 2 sts before m, p1, k1, sl m, k3. Row 3 (RS): K3, sl m, yo, p1, [make 5 in next stitch (see abbreviations on page 2), p3] to 2 sts before m, make 5 in next stitch, p1, yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, p1, (make 5 in next stitch, p3) to 2 sts before m, make 5 in next stitch, p1, yo, sl m, k3. Row 4 (WS): K3, sl m, k2, (p5, k3) to 7 sts before m, p5, k2, sl m, p1, sl m, k2, (p5, k3), to 7 sts before m, p5, k2, sl m, k3. Row 5 (RS): K3, sl m, yo, p2, (ssk, k1, k2tog, p3) to 7 sts before m, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, p2, (ssk, k1, k2tog, p3) to 7 sts before m, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, yo, sl m, k3. Row 6 (WS): K3, sl m, k3, (p3, k3) to m, sl m, p1, sl m, k3, (p3, k3) to m, sl m, k3. Row 7 (RS): K3, sl m, yo, (p1, make 5 in next stitch, p1, SK2P) to 3 sts before m, p1, make 5 in next stitch, p1, yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, (p1, make 5 in next stitch, p1, SK2P) to 3 sts before m, p1, make 5 in next stitch, p1, yo, sl m, k3. Row 8 (WS): K3, sl m, k2, (p5, k3) to 7 sts before m, p5, k2,

Instructions sl m, p1, sl m, k2, (p5, k3), to 7 sts before m, p5, k2, sl m, k3. Repeat rows 5 to 8 once more, then rows 5 + 6 once more. Garter tab cast on

With Main color (MC), using the long-tail cast on and US 4 Next row (RS): K3, sl m, yo, (p3, SK2P) to 3 sts before m, p3, (3.5 mm) needle, CO 3 sts. yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, (p3, SK2P) to 3 sts before m, p3, yo, sl

m, k3 – 241 sts First row (RS): Knit. Next row (WS): K3, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k3. Work 6 more rows in garter stitch. Break yarn and change to CC1. After last row, do not turn work, but pick up and knit 3 sts down the left side of the fabric (one stitch in each garter CC stripe ridge), then pick up and knit 3 sts in CO edge (one stitch in Row 1 (RS) (inc row): K3, sl m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k1, sl each CO stitch) – 9 sts on your needle. m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k3 – 245 sts

Row 2 (WS): Knit to end, slipping markers. Next row (WS): K3, place marker (pm), p1, pm, p1 (center Break yarn and change to MC. stitch), pm, p1, pm, k3.

Stockinette stitch Row 1 (RS) (inc row): K3, sl m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k1, sl Row 1 (RS) (inc row): K3, sl m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k3 – 13 sts m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k3 – 249 sts Row 2 (WS): K3, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k3. Row 2 (WS): K3, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k3. Repeat rows 1 + 2 twice more. Repeat rows 1 + 2 once more – 253 sts

Break yarn and change to CC1. Row 7 (RS) (inc row): Repeat row 1 – 25 sts

Row 8 (WS): k3, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to m, sl m, p1, sl m, p1, CC stripe (k1, p1) to m, sl m, k3. Row 1 (RS) (inc row): K3, sl m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k1, sl Repeat rows 7 + 8 twice more. m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k3 – 257 sts

Row 2 (WS): Knit to end, slipping markers. Row 13 (RS): Repeat row 1 – 37 sts Break yarn and change to CC2. Row 14 (WS): Knit to end, slipping markers.

Repeat rows 1 to 14 six more times – 205 sts Break yarn and change to CC1.

Pattern band 2 Row 6 (WS): K3, sl m, k1, work all stitches as they appear to Work rows 1 to 8 of Pattern band 1, then repeat rows 5 to 8 1 stitch before last m, k1, sl m k3. five more times, then rows 5 + 6 once more. Row 7 (RS): K3, sl m, yo, p1, (k3, p1) to m, M1R, sl m, k1, sl m, M1L, p1, (k3, p1) to m, yo, sl m, k3. Next row (RS): K3, sl m, yo, (p3, SK2P) to 3 sts before m, p3, Row 8 (WS): K3, sl m, p1, work all stitches as they appear to yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, (p3, SK2P) to 3 sts before m, p3, yo, sl 1 stitch before last marker, p1, sl m, k3. m, k3 – 321 sts Row 9 (RS): K3, sl m, yo, k1, p1, (k3, p1) to 1 stitch before Next row (WS): K3, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k3. next m, k1, M1R, sl m, k1, sl m, M1L, k1, p1, (k3, p1) to 1 Break yarn and change to CC1. stitch before m, k1, yo, sl m, k3. Row 10 (WS): K3, sl m, p1, work all stitches as they appear CC stripe to last marker, p1, sl m, k3. Row 1 (RS) (inc row): K3, sl m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k3 – 325 sts Rep rows 3 to 10 until ribbing measures approximately Row 2 (WS): Knit to end, slipping markers. 2.5" (6.25 cm), or desired length. Loosely bind off all Break yarn and change to MC. stitches in pattern (or use a stretchy bind off method).

Stockinette stitch Finishing Row 1 (RS) (inc row): K3, sl m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k1, sl Weave in all ends and wet block to measurements. Add m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k3 – 329 sts pompons to your liking. Row 2 (WS): K3, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k3. Repeat rows 1 + 2 once more – 333 sts

Row 5 (RS) (inc row): Repeat row 1 – 337 sts Row 6 (WS): k3, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to m, sl m, p1, sl m, p1, (k1, p1) to m, sl m, k3. Repeat rows 5 + 6 twice more – 345 sts

Row 11 (RS): K3, sl m, yo, k4, mb, (k7, mb) to 4 sts before m, k4, yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, k4, mb, (k7, mb) to 4 sts before m, k4, yo, sl m, k3 – 349 sts Row 12 (WS): K3, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, k3. Break yarn and change to CC1.

Ribbing Row 1 (RS): K3, sl m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k3 – 353 sts Row 2 (WS): K3, sl m, p2, k1, (p3, k1) to 2 sts before m, p2, sl m, p1, sl m, p2, k1, (p3, k1) to 2 sts before m, p2, sl m, k3. Row 3 (RS): K3, sl m, yo, k2, p1, (k3, p1) to 2 sts before next m, k2, M1R, sl m, k1, sl m, M1L, k2, p1, (k3, p1) to 2 sts before next m, k2, yo, sl m, k3 – 357 sts Row 4 (WS): K3, sl m, p1, work all stitches as they appear to 1 stitch before last m, p1, sl m, k3. Row 5 (RS): K3, sl m, yo, (k3, p1) to 3 sts before m, k3, M1R (purl), sl m, k1, sl m, M1L (purl), (k3, p1) to 3 sts before m, k3, yo, sl m, k3 – 361 sts