The shawl starts with a simple cast-on of five stitches and grows through a series of easy-to-follow increases. The pattern features a one stitch increase (m1) and an eye-catching detail where seven stitches are knit out of one, which is made easier by using knitting needles one size larger than recommended for the yarn weight. This technique creates a stunning visual effect reminiscent of a candle’s flame, hence the name of the shawl.

The Candle Flame Shawl is designed to be versatile in size, allowing knitters to repeat the general pattern until the desired dimensions are reached. The pattern is suitable for yarn weight(3) Light/DK, with a gauge of 21-24 stitches to 4 inches, ensuring a delicate and lightweight fabric that drapes beautifully.

Knitters are advised to pay extra attention to the increase techniques, which are clearly illustrated in the tutorial photos provided with the pattern. The end result is a shawl that is not only easy to knit but also a pleasure to wear, with a comforting and elegant drape that makes it a perfect accessory for various occasions.

The Candle Flame Shawl is a testament to the creativity and sharing spirit of the knitting community, offering a pattern that is both accessible to beginners and enjoyable for more experienced knitters. It’s a project that promises a happy knitting time and a beautiful, functional shawl to enjoy.

Materials:

• Yarn: Kartopu, Baby One, 100% premium acrylic, 3.53 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the color K1321: 3 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32″ (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 33″ (84 cm), length = 56″ (142 cm), approx.

Yardage: 810- 815 yards (740- 745 m), approx.

Gauge: 22 sts and 18 rows = 4″x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Free Knitting Pattern Candle Flame Shawl

Note: Always work the slip stitch purl-wise.Cast on 5 stitches, work as follows:

Row 1: Purl 2, knit 3.

Row 2: Slip stitch, purl 2, knit 2.

Row 3: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 3.

Row 4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 1.

Row 6 and every even number row: Slip stitch, purl to last 2 stitches, knit 2.

Rows 7, 9, and 11: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit to end.

Row 13: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 15: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 1, slip slip knit, yarn over, (knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1) into stitch, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 17: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 2, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 19: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 3, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 21: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 4, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip slip knit, knit 3, knit two together, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 23: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip slip knit, knit 1, knit two together, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 25: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 1, slip slip knit, yarn over, (knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1) into stitch, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip two stitches to the right needle as if to knit two together, pass the slipped stitch over, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 27: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 2, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 29: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 3, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 31: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 4, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip slip knit, knit 3, knit two together, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 33: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip slip knit, knit 1, knit two together, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 35: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 1, slip slip knit, yarn over, (knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1) into stitch, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip two stitches to the right needle as if to knit two together, pass the slipped stitch over, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, (knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1) into stitch, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 37: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 2, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 39: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 3, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 41: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 4, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip slip knit, knit 3, knit two together, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip slip knit, knit 3, knit two together, yarn over, knit two together.

General Pattern Instructions

Row 43: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, *slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip slip knit, knit 1, knit two together, yarn over, knit two together, repeat from * to end.

Row 45: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 1, *slip slip knit, yarn over, (knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1) into stitch, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip two stitches to the right needle as if to knit two together, pass the slipped stitch over, yarn over, knit two together, repeat from * to end.

Row 47: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 2, *slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, repeat from * to end.

Row 49: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 3, *slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, repeat from * to end.

Row 51: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 4, *slip slip knit, yarn over, slip slip knit, knit 3, knit two together, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, repeat from * to end.

Row 53: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, *slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip slip knit, knit 1, knit two together, yarn over, knit two together, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 55: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 1, *slip slip knit, yarn over, (knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1) into stitch, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip two stitches to the right needle as if to knit two together, pass the slipped stitch over, yarn over, knit two together, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, slip slip knit, yarn over, (knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1) into stitch, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 57: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 2, *slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, repeat from * to last 11 stitches, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 59: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 3, *slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, repeat from * to last 11 stitches, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 61: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 4, *slip slip knit, yarn over, slip slip knit, knit 3, knit two together, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, repeat from * to last 11 stitches, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip slip knit, knit 3, knit two together, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 62: Repeat row 6.

Repeat rows 43-62 twelve times, then repeat rows 43-54 once. Work the next two rows as follows:

Row 1: Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 1, *slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, slip two stitches to the right needle as if to knit two together, pass the slipped stitch over, yarn over, knit two together, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, slip slip knit, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit two together.

Row 2: Repeat row 6.

I-cord bind off row:

1. Slip stitch, purl 1, knit 1, slip slip knit, turn.
2. Knit 2, purl 2, turn.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to the last stitch of the main row and ending with step 1, turn and bind off the last four stitches of the cord. Weave in loose ends. Block well and enjoy wearing.

This pattern creates a delicate and intricate lace shawl with a series of yarn overs and decreases that form a beautiful flame-like design. The I-cord bind off provides a neat and sturdy edge to the shawl. The pattern is designed to be repeated, allowing the knitter to create a shawl of the desired size. Once completed, the shawl should be blocked to define the lace pattern and to achieve the final size and shape. Enjoy wearing this elegant and timeless piece.