Make it in 2 strips.....each about 24 by sy 60 inches. Then sew the strips together about 1/2 way down the length....
or make a strip 48 inches wide and when you have knit about 30 inches....divide the stitches in 1/2 and knit each side separatly.
I bought my daughter one like that for Christmas....you slip it on and cross the ends in front...or flip them over your shoulder....or just drape them over your arms like a regular shawl.
Linda C

And to think I paid money for a shawl pattern similar to the one Lindac describes above! DAH.... It makes sense doesn't it? To simplify, in this pattern you SS across (say the width of your back), then split the row (say you are working 100 stitches per row initially, then stitch 50 and 50 separately). Calculate how long you would want it by measuring from the back of your waist to edge of your neck and then from the edge of your neck to your waist (for the split part). That's how easy it is. I would suggest using some sort of edging as the ends do roll - altho I haven't blocked it yet.

Donna: Just reread your previous post. The shawl I describe does not have a triangle shape, altho some experienced knitters might be able to adapt this. In the shawl mentioned above, you can fold back the front edges, sort of like lapels. You can also tack under the arms so it becomes more of a free flowing vest-type shawl. Can you somewhat get the picture?

You probably found this mitered shawl pattern already. It looks like it wraps in front. If you made the front like the back, it'd be a nice-looking poncho. I like the pattern as is, though. That yarn is really pretty.

Yep, Wendy, after I posted I did find that shawl. My brain is churning with possibilities. I'm thinking I can knit that without a pattern. I also looked at that square as a possible canvas, maybe knit a picture into the square. I'm picturing one perfect peacock feather. What do you think?

Sounds really neat. I like the idea of changing colors, radiating out. I think an abstract sun motif would be interesting, too. If you didn't want a picture, but just randomly changing colors with one yarn, I think Noro Kureyon yarn might look great, too. You can do anything you want.

those are gorgeous yarns & the colors are amazing, wendy!!

i have the same problem with slippage from the sholders. guess my shoulders are just too narrow or too round! i'm going to try your ideas ladies!

Donna, I am pretty sure the Folk Shawl book has one that is made that way. I copied the summer coverup shawl that you posted a link to. It has cuffs but I am wondering if that would slip also. It's on my list to do, which is getting longer all the time! :-)

If you're referring to the summer shawl from this website
http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/projects/july99_crochet_1.html ,
then it will slip off your shoulders. I am on the small side, so that may be a factor.

Donna, this one can be found in Elizabeth Zimmerman's book, Knitting Around. I got a copy of it from my library.

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