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Healing ShawlKnitting Pattern
by Henya Kazatchkov
Healing Shawl Pattern. © Copyright First Edition 2020 by Henya Kazatchkov. All rights reserved.
My Healing Shawl StoryI started knitting my first healing shawl when I got
sad news that a dear friend of mine passed away. I
needed consolation. I needed reassurance. I needed
healing. And so, I started knitting my Healing Shawl.
This shawl took me almost a year to knit. This was
not intentional, it just worked out this way. And by
the time the shawl was done I felt that deep black
grief transformed itself into something thinner,
lighter and a lot more bearable. As the colors of the
shawl grew darker, my heart became lighter.
Construction and other technical information
This shawl was knit top-down, starting with a garter tab. It is a very easy shawl to knit. The entire
pattern can be broken into the multiples of three stitches. It is easy to remember and if you wish
so, it is very easy to upsize. Just go on adding more pattern repeats. After the initial set up of the
pattern each section of this pattern is eight rows. First four rows establish the new section of the
lace pattern. The next four rows tell you exactly what and until when you need to do to complete
this section. I tried to make this pattern as clear as possible, so even very new, beginning knitters
would not be intimidated by it. If you can knit and purl and count to three, you can successfully
knit this shawl. You might decide to make it into a small scarf - feel free to stop at any point of
the pattern that seems appropriate. As an “all or nothing” person, I usually stop when my yarn
runs out.
There are three lines of paired increases. Down the back and on the shoulders. Also a line of
single increases at each edge. Since this is a lace shawl I chose simple YO (Yarn Over) increases.
Materials
I have knit four different Healing Shawls so far. And used different kinds of yarn. My notes in this
section are just a suggestion. Play with your yarn, see what it wants to become. Remember,
shawls should be drapey, they should hug the shoulders of the wearer, not stand apart because
they are knit too tightly. You want your stitches to be light and airy, not tight and choking.
Here is the list of the yarns and needles I used:
Yarn - Flowers, by Yarn Art
Fingering weight
250 grams 1000 meters
55% cotton, 45% acrylic
Circular needle US3 - I used my Addi Lace needle.
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Yarn - Stroll Glimmer, by Knit Picks
Fingering weight
70% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 5%
Stellina
50 grams, 231 yards. I used 4 skeins.
Circular needle US2 - for the base of the shawl, then
US3 for the rest of it. Also Addi Lace. Looking back, I
should have used a US4 needle. It would have made
the shawl even better.
Yarn - Heather/Dyed Prime Alpaca from Village
Spinning and Weaving
DK weight
100% alpaca
226 grams, 608 meters
Needles - US6, Addi Bamboo.
Markers
I used lots and lots of stitch markers. This way I did not have to wonder where I was in the
pattern or how many repeats were to the next increase. I use tiny beaded stitch markers I make
myself. They are almost weightless and make my work look pretty. If you are interested in them
you can get in touch with me. But you can use anything you want - from paper clips to goomy
loops. As long as your markers stay put - all is well.
Abbreviations
K - Knit
YO - Yarn Over
PM - Place Marker
MM - Move Marker
P - Purl
K2tog - Knit two stitches together
Sl - Slip
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
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HEALING SHAWL PATTERN
Garter Stitch Tab
Using Provisional Cast On, CO 3 stitches and knit
Garter Stitch Tab.
Row1 - 10
Knit all sts.
Row 11
Knit 3 sts, without turning your knitting, pick up and
knit 5 bumps on the side, carefully take out Provisional
Cast On and knit cast on stitches. 11 sts. Turn.
Base of the Shawl
Row 1
K3,PM,YO,K5,YO,PM,K3 13 sts
Row 2
Knit all sts.
Row 3
K3,MM,YO,K2,YO,PM,K3,PM,YO,K2,YO,MM,K3. 17 sts
Row 4
K3,MM,K4,MM,P3,MM,K4,MM,K3
Row 5
K3,MM,YO,K to the next marker,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,K to
the next marker,YO,MM,K3. 21 sts
Row 6
K3,MM,K to the next marker,MM,P3,MM,K to the next
marker,MM,K3.
Repeat Rows 5 and 6 until you have 18 stitches
between the first and second marker. A total of 18
rows. You should have 45 stitches on your needle at
the end of Row 18.
On the next row place additional markers.
Row 19
K3,MM,YO,K8,PM,K2,PM,K8,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,K8,PM,K2,PM,K8,YO,MM,K3.
Row 20
K3,MM,K to the next marker,MM,K2,MM,K to the next marker,MM,P3,MM,K to the next
marker,MM,K2,MM,K to the next marker,MM,K3.
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Row 21
K3,MM,YO,K to the next marker,MM,K2,MM,K to the next marker,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,K to the next
marker,MM,K2,MM,K to the next marker,YO,MM,K3.
Row 22
K3,MM,K to the next marker,MM,K2,MM,K to the next marker,MM,P3,MM,K to the next
marker,MM,K2,MM,K to the next marker,MM,K3.
Repeat Rows 21 and 22 until you have 18 stitches between the first and second markers. For a
total of 85 sts.
We have now finished knitting the base of this shawl and can begin the really fun part - Lace
Pattern.
Lace Pattern
Part 1
Row 1
K3,MM,YO,PM,K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1) 6 times,K2tog 3 times,
PM,YO,MM,K1,YO,K1,MM,YO,PM,K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1) 6 times K2Tog 3 times,
PM,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,PM,K2tog 3 times,(YO,K1) 6 times, K2Tog 3 times,
PM,YO,MM,K1,YO,K1,MM,YO,PM,K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1) 6 times, K2Tog 3 times, PM,YO,MM,K3.
Row 2
K3,MM,K1,MM,K18,MM,K1,MM,P3,MM,K1,MM,K18,MM,K1,MM,P3,MM,K1,MM,K18,MM,K1,MM,P3,
MM,K1,MM,K18,MM,K1,MM,K3.
Row 3
K3,MM,YO,K1,MM,K18,MM,K1,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,K1,MM,K18,MM,K1,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,K1,MM,K18,
MM,K1,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,K1,MM,K18,MM,K1,YO,MM,K3.
Row 4
K3,MM,K2,MM,P18,MM,K2,MM,P3,MM,K2,MM,P18,MM,K2,MM,P3,MM,K2,MM,P18,MM,K2,MM,P3,
MM,K2,MM,P18,MM,K2,MM,K3.
Row 5
K3,MM,YO,knit to the next marker,MM,K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1) 6 times, K2Tog 3 times,MM,knit to
the next marker,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,knit to the next marker,MM,K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1) 6 times,
K2Tog 3 times,MM,knit to the next marker,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,knit to the next marker,MM,K2Tog
3 times,(YO,K1) 6 times, K2Tog 3 times,MM,knit to the next marker,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,knit to the
next marker,MM,K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1) 6 times, K2Tog 3 times,MM,knit to the next marker,
YO,MM,K3.
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Row 6
K3,MM,knit to the next marker,MM,K18,MM,knit to the next marker,MM,P3,MM,knit to the next
marker,MM,K18,MM,knit to the next marker,MM,P3,MM,knit to the next marker,MM,K18,MM,knit to
the next marker,MM,P3,MM,knit to the next marker,MM,K18,MM,knit to the next marker,MM,K3.
Row 7
K3,MM,YO,knit to the next marker,MM,K18,MM,K to the next marker,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,knit to the
next marker,MM,K18,MM,knit to the next marker,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,knit to the next
marker,MM,K18,MM,knit to the next marker,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,knit to the next
marker,MM,K18,MM,knit to the next marker,YO,MM,K3.
Row 8
K3,MM,knit to the next marker,MM,P18,MM,knit to the next marker,MM,P3,MM,knit to the next
marker,MM,P18,MM,knit to the next marker,MM,P3,MM,knit to the next marker,MM,P18,MM,knit to
the next marker,MM,P3,MM,knit to the next marker,MM,P18,MM,knit to the next marker,MM,K3.
Repeat Rows 5 through 8 until you will have 18 stitches between first and second markers.
Part 2
Row 1
K3,MM,YO,PM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 3 times, YO,PM,K3,PM,YO,MM,
[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 3 times, YO,PM,K3,PM,YO,MM,[K2Tog 3 times,
(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 3 times, YO,PM,K3,PM,YO,MM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)
6 times,K2Tog,MM] 3 times,YO,PM,K3.
Row 2
K3,MM,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 3 times, K1,MM,P3,MM,K1, MM,(K18,MM) 3 times, K1,MM,P3,MM,K1,MM,
(K18,MM) 3 times, K1,MM,P3,MM,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 3 times, K1,MM,K3.
Row 3
K3,MM,YO,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 3 times, K1,YO,MM,K3.MM,YO,K1,MM,(K18,MM)3 times,
K1,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 3 times, K1,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,K1,MM,(K18,MM)
3 times, K1,YO,MM,K3.
Row 4
K3,MM,K2,MM,(P18,MM) 3 times, K2,MM,P3,MM,K2,MM,(P18,MM) 3 times, K2,MM,P3,MM,K2,MM,
(P18,MM) 3 times, K2,MM,P3,MM,K2,MM,(P18,MM) 3 times, K2,MM,K3.
Row 5
K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 3 times, knit
to the next marker, YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)
6 times,K2Tog,MM] 3 times, knit to the next marker, YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker,
MM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 3 times, knit to the next marker,
YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM]
3 times, knit to the next marker, YO,MM,K3.
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Row 6
K3,MM,knit to the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 3 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to
the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 3 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3, MM, knit to the next
marker, (K18,MM) 3 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to the next marker, MM,
(K18,MM) 3 times, knit to the next marker, MM,K3.
Row 7
K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 3 times, knit to the next marker,
YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 3 times, knit to the next marker,
YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker,MM,(K18,MM) 3 times, knit to the next
marker,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker,MM, (K18,MM) 3 times, knit to the next marker,
YO,MM,K3.
Row 8
K3,MM, knit to the next marker, MM,(P18,MM) 3 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to
the next marker, MM,(P18,MM) 3 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to the next
marker, MM,(P18,MM) 3 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to the next marker, MM,
(P18,MM) 3 times, knit to the next marker, MM,K3.
Repeat Rows 5 through 8 until you will have 18 stitches between first and second markers.
Part 3
Row 1
K3,MM,YO,PM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 5 times, YO,PM,K3,PM,YO,MM,[K2Tog
3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 5 times, YO,PM,K3,PM,YO,MM,[K2Tog 3 times, (YO,K1)
6 times,K2Tog,MM] 5 times, YO,PM,K3,PM,YO,MM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM]
5 times, YO,PM,K3.
Row 2
K3,MM,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 5 times, K1,MM,P3,MM,K1, MM,(K18,MM) 5 times, K1,MM,P3,MM,K1,MM,
(K18,MM) 5 times, K1,MM,P3,MM,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 5 times, K1,MM,K3.
Row 3
K3,MM,YO,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 5 times, K1,YO,MM,K3.MM,YO,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 5 times,
K1,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 5 times, K1,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 5 times,
K1,YO,MM,K3.
Row 4
K3,MM,K2,MM,(P18,MM) 5 times, K2,MM,P3,MM,K2,MM,(P18,MM) 5 times, K2,MM,P3,MM,K2,MM,
(P18,MM) 5 times, K2,MM,P3,MM,K2,MM,(P18,MM) 5 times, K2,MM,K3.
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Row 5
K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,[K2Tog3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 5 times, knit to
the next marker, YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,
K2Tog,MM] 5 times, knit to the next marker, YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,
[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 5 times, knit to the next marker, YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,
knit to the next marker, MM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 5 times, knit to the next
marker, YO,MM,K3.
Row 6
K3,MM,knit to the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 5 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to
the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 5 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to the next
marker, (K18,MM) 5 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to the next marker, MM,
(K18,MM) 5 times, knit to the next marker, MM,K3.
Row 7
K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 5 times, knit to the next marker,
YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 5 times, knit to the next marker,
YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 5 times, knit to the next
marker,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 5 times, knit to the next marker,
YO,MM,K3.
Row 8
K3,MM, knit to the next marker, MM,(P18,MM) 5 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to
the next marker, MM,(P18,MM) 5 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to the next
marker, MM,(P18,MM) 5 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to the next marker, MM,
(P18,MM) 5 times, knit to the next marker, MM,K3.
Repeat Rows 5 through 8 until you will have 18 stitches between first and second markers.
Part 4
Row 1
K3,MM,YO,PM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 7 times, YO,PM,K3,PM,YO,MM,[K2Tog
3 times, (YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 7 times, YO,PM,K3,PM,YO,MM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)
6 times,K2Tog,MM] 7 times, YO,PM,K3,PM,YO,MM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM]
7 times,YO,PM,K3.
Row 2
K3,MM,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 7 times, K1,MM,P3,MM,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 7 times, K1,MM,P3,MM,K1,MM,
(K18,MM) 7 times, K1,MM,P3,MM,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 7 times, K1,MM,K3.
Row 3
K3,MM,YO,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 7 times, K1,YO,MM,K3.MM,YO,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 7 times,
K1,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 7 times, K1,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,K1,MM,(K18,MM) 7 times,
K1,YO,MM,K3.
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Row 4
K3,MM,K2,MM,(P18,MM) 7 times, K2,MM,P3,MM,K2,MM,(P18,MM) 7 times, K2,MM,P3,MM,K2,MM,
(P18,MM) 7 times, K2,MM,P3,MM,K2,MM,(P18,MM) 7 times, K2,MM,K3.
Row 5
K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,[K2Tog3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 7 times, knit to
the next marker, YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,
K2Tog,MM] 7 times, knit to the next marker, YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,
[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 7 times, knit to the next marker, YO,MM,K3,MM,YO,
knit to the next marker,MM,[K2Tog 3 times,(YO,K1)6 times,K2Tog,MM] 7 times, knit to the next
marker, YO,MM,K3.
Row 6
K3,MM,knit to the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 7 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to
the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 7 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to the next
marker, (K18,MM) 7 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to the next marker, MM,
(K18,MM) 7 times, knit to the next marker, MM,K3.
Row 7
K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 7 times, knit to the next marker,
YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 7 times, knit to the next marker,
YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM,(K18,MM) 7 times, knit to the next
marker,YO,MM,K3,MM,YO, knit to the next marker, MM, (K18,MM) 7 times, knit to the next
marker, YO,MM,K3.
Row 8
K3,MM, knit to the next marker, MM,(P18,MM) 7 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to
the next marker, MM,(P18,MM) 7 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to the next
marker, MM,(P18,MM) 7 times, knit to the next marker, MM,P3,MM, knit to the next marker, MM,
(P18,MM) 7 times, knit to the next marker, MM,K3.
Repeat Rows 5 through 8 until you will have 18 stitches between first and second markers.
As I said before, you can make this shawl as large as you want and you can also stop knitting it at
any place of the pattern.
Finishing
I finished my first three shawls with a Crochet Picot Cast Off. For the fourth shawl I chose to do a
Knitting Picot Cast Off. Both finishes look very good. I found crochet Cast Off easier and less fussy
but that is mainly a personal preference. Of course, you can use any other Cast Off you like, as
long as it is not going to pull or distort the fabric.
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Crochet Picot Cast Off
Insert the hook into the last stitch on your needle, chain 3, insert hook back into the center of the
last stitch you knit, YO, pull through all loops on the hook. 1 stitch bound off and one picot made.
Keeping the last loop on the hook, insert hook into the next knitted stitch, pull the yarn through
both loops. 2 stitches bound off. Insert your hook into the next knit stitch, pull the yarn through
both loops, chain 3,insert hook into the center of the base st, YO, pull through all loops on the
hook. 3 stitches bound off. Continue this way until all stitches are bound off. Cut the yarn leaving
a long tail, pull the yarn through the last loop and tag. Weave in the end using a tapestry needle.
Knit Picot Cast Off
After you knit the last stitch of the shawl, Cast On 2 stitches on your needle, K2, Sl first stitch
over the second, Knit 1 more stitch from the right needle, Sl first stitch over the stitch you just
knit. Put the leftover stitch back on your right needle. Cast On 2 more stitches. K2, Sl first stitch
over the second, Knit 1 more stitch from the right needle, Sl first stitch over the stitch you just
knit. Knit 1 more stitch from the right needle, Sl first stitch over the stitch you just knit. Move the
left over stitch back to the needle. Continue doing this until all the stitches are bound off. Cut the
yarn leaving a long tail, pull the yarn through the last loop and tag. Weave in the end using a
tapestry needle.
© Copyright First Edition 2020 by Henya KazatchkovFor personal use only. Do not make multiple copies or reformat it for commercial use or resale. Do not give it away free as part of the kit or a knitting class. Duplication or distribution of this pattern without permission of the author is a violation of the copyright law.For all inquiries about this pattern, please contact me at [email protected] more information about my patterns visit my blog, Imperfect Knitter, https://imperfectknitter.com/. Page 10 of 10
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