Easy Abiko Cable Lace Shawl

This is a knit wrap pattern that features a single cable lace stitch that come to us from Japan. It is a fun. fairly easy, yet interesting knit. The cable lace stitch allows you to knit two of your favorite stitches in a single pattern, and can easily handle variegated yarn. Further, its so pretty that it will quickly become a favorite, or wonderful gift. and can easily handle variegated yarns. The stitch is very open allowing you to use it for the remainder of the summer and into the fall.

The pattern also contains instructions for an optional crocheted edging.

The stitch is both charted and written out line by line.

Skill Level: Beginner + – Intermediate (assuming a working knowledge of both cable and lace knitting.)

Skill Level for the optional Edging:Beginner + – Intermediate (assuming a working knowledge of crocheting)

Any heavy fingering yarn or sport weight yarn will work for this pattern. No crochet hooks needed if you don’t want to crochet the optional edging.