Offshore Mesh Shawl Knitting Pattern

This Offshore Mesh Shawl Knitting Pattern creates a beautifully light and airy triangle-shaped design knitted with self-striping colored yarn, perfect for staying cool in warm summer weather.

Get your free written pattern instructions with a video tutorial below. You may also purchase my ad-free printable pdf pattern in my Studio Knit Pattern Shop.

Knitted Shawl Construction

The mesh pattern creates tiny lace eyelets that allow air to flow through, providing ventilation. A perfect addition to my Summer Knit Series, the lightweight cotton yarn adds to the breathability for maximum comfort.

• Shawl Texture Design: The Mesh Lace Knitting Pattern easily creates a light and airy texture for this shawl pattern.
• Intermediate Level: The entire shawl is easily created with a simple combination of knits and purls, along with increase and decrease stitches.
• Shape: A triangular shape.
• Size: 60 width x 30 inches height (152 x 76 cm)
• Row Repeats: Knit up this lace texture in an 4-row repeat.
• Bottom Up: The knitted shawl is created from the bottom up knitted flat on a long circular needle.
• One Piece and Worked Flat: Knitted flat on one long circular needle for length.
• Lays Flat: The lace eyelets are within a garter stitch, allowing it to easily lay flat.
• Reversible: This is a reversible pattern because the design is displayed equally on both the right and wrong sides of the work.

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Styling Options

One of the great things about the Mesh Shawl is its versatility. The loose and airy mesh pattern adds a touch of whimsy to any ensemble.

It can be worn as a shawl, gracefully draping over your shoulders for an elegant and sophisticated appearance. Additionally, if you prefer a more casual look, you may style the shawl as a scarf. Simply wrap it around your neck, and it instantly becomes a chic accessory to complement your outfit.

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Knitting Supplies

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Knitting Needles

• Size 10 US (6.0 mm) – Circular 36″ in length

Knitting Tools

• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Knitting Blocks and T-Pins (optional)
• Knitting Needle Stoppers (optional)

Yarn

• Weight: Worsted #4
• Yardage: 350 yards (320 m)
• Fiber: Cotton/Acrylic blend, or any fiber of your choice
• Suggested Yarn: Shawl sample knitted with Caron Cotton Cakes Self-Striping (in color Beachglass). It is a cotton 60% and Acrylic (40%) blend. One ball is more than adequate at 250 g / 530 yards / 485 m. This yarn is also available at most big box craft shops like Michaels.

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Knitting Techniques

The Mesh Lace Stitch is a combination of knit, purl, along with increase and decrease stitches. Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.

• Long Tail Cast On
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• YO = Yarn Over (increase)
• K2TOG = Knit Two Stitches Together (decrease)
• SSK = Slip, Slip, Knit (decrease)
• Stretchy Bind Off
• Weave-in Yarn Ends

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Gauge + Size Modifications

Knitting Gauge in Mesh Lace Stitch Pattern
4″ x 4″ (10 x 10 cm) = 15 stitches and 7.5 rows

To Knit a Gauge Swatch in Mesh Lace, Cast On An Even Number of Stitches

1. Row 1 (right side): K1, * YO, K2TOG *, K1
2. Row 2 (wrong side): Knit All
3. Row 3: K1, * K2TOG, YO *, K1
4. Row 4: Knit All

• If you wish to knit with different yarn weights, select a needle size about 3 sizes bigger than the yarn’s recommendation.
• You may modify its size by continuing to increase until it is the width you wish for your shawl.

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Shawl Knitting Instructions

Step 1: Cast On

Cast On three stitches onto your needle.

Step 2: Set-Up Rows

Begin knitting the bottom tip of your shawl with the following 6 rows.

When knitting flat on a long circular needle for your project’s length, begin by holding the “empty” needle in your dominant hand (right for right-handers, left for left-handers) while knitting from the needle with the yarn tail in your non-dominant hand.

1. Row 1: K3 (3 sts)
2. Row 2: K3
3. Row 3: K1, YO, K1, YO, K1 (5 sts)
4. Row 4: K5
5. Row 5: K1, YO, K1, pm, K1, pm, K1, YO, K1 (7 sts)
6. Row 6: K7

Step 3: Mesh Lace Stitch (4-Row Repeat)

1. Row 1: K1, YO, * K2TOG, YO * to marker, sm, K1, sm, * YO, SSK * to last 1 sts, YO, K1
2. Row 2: Knit All
3. Row 3: K1, YO, K1, * YO, K2TOG * to marker, sm, K1, sm, * SSK, YO * to last 2 sts, K1, YO, K1
4. Row 4: Knit All

Knit 32 repeats of rows 1 through 4 for a total of 128 rows (in addition to the original 6 set-up rows) and 135 stitches.

Step 4: Bind Off Loosely

This easy Stretchy Bind Off is my favorite knitting technique when we want the edge of a knitted project to be flexible. Find instructions to knit the Stretchy Bind Off.

You may also simply bind off loosely in your favorite technique.

Step 5: Finishing

• Weave In yarn ends
• Wet-Block, pinning to size (recommended, but optional)

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Another Mesh Lace Project Idea

My Mesh Market Bag knitting pattern will become your favorite eco-friendly summer tote! This sweet boho bag is available in two sizes with a loose weave. It’s great for grocery produce as a reusable farmer’s market fashion statement and a stylish summer beach accessory.

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