Ode to Eyelets is a triangle shawl, knit top down with an I-chord edge that is knit as you go. The shawl incorporates several different simple eyelet lace patterns giving a great texture and keeping the knitting interesting.

Both charted and written directions are given. This is an easy pattern that is good for newbies and experts alike. It is a very flexible pattern and should work with most yarn weights up to worsted.

Skill Level: Advanced beginner to intermediate

Techniques:
I-chord
picking up and knitting stitches
Eyelets
Cables
I-chord bind off
familiarity with how to make a garter tab is helpful

Finished Measurements:
Large - 52 inches wide X 28 inches deep
Small - 46 inches wide X 25 inches deep

Suggested Yarn:
Large - Sport Weight (328 yds / 100 g) ~ 820 yds total
Small - Fingering weight (440 yds / 114 g) ~ 700 yds total

Shown in:
Large - Knerd String Sport - Colorway: Tainted love (Red)
Small - Dream in Color, Jilly with Casmier Colorway:January 2016 (Blue)

Suggested Needles:
Large US size 6 (4.0 mm)
Small US size 3 (3.25 mm)

Use the needle size you need to obtain gauge.

Notions:
stitch markers
cable needle

Gauge:
Large: 20 sts x 32 rows = 4”
Small: 23 sts x 38 rows 4”
Measured over stockinette stitch after blocking.

Gage is not crucial on this project but will affect finished object size and yardage required.