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Back Porch Shaw

I made this for myself

Created by: Diana Poirier

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  • Project Details

    About

    This shawl is PERFECT to wrap yourself up in on those chilly mornings drinking coffee out on the back porch or enjoying a glass of wine in the evening.

    Yarns

    Needles & Hooks

    • Circular 5.00mm (US 8) 150cm

    Accessories

    • Tapestry Needle

    Measurements

    38"L x 76"W at collar

    Tags

    • Shawls
    • Women

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Beginner

    Status

    Complete

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    70 Comments

    • Patricia G

      Do you have a picture of what it looks like laying flat? I just purchased the pattern and was curious of what it should look like when finished.
      Thanks
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hi there. I'm sorry, I do not. It will be a large triangle when you are finished. I hope this helps. And thank you for your purchase. I hope this helps.
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      • Patricia G

        @Diana Poirier: thank you
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    • Donna W

      PS I'm a fairly new knitter, so, that's why I'm pretty sure it's me.
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    • Donna W

      Hi! I'm itching to get started, but I don't see how many stitches or how long the first row is. What am I missing? (I'm sure it's me). Thank you
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hi there. You cast on 3 stitches and increase from there. I hope this helps. Any further questions, feel free to contact me at diana.poirier@yahoo.ca! Happy knitting
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    • Lindsay P

      How long did it take you to finish this pattern? Wondering if I can finish it if I start today for a Sunday wedding?
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hello Lindsay. It's a pretty quick knit. Unfortunately, I usually have a few projects on the go at one time, so I don't know exactly how many hours it took me. It also depends on how quickly you knit. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Maybe someone else who follows this thread did keep track of how many hours it took them to complete this project. Happy knitting!
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    • Priscilla E

      • New Bern

      I'mnew to knitting. Thank you so much for this beautiful pattern. Are you aware the an Etsy shop called PeachtreeKnitting is selling this pattern?
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        That's my shop Priscilla - Peartree Knitting. It's free on here and on my website.
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    • Jennifer R

      Ive started working this pattern and i'm almst done with first color. my needles are 36", and it seems as though they may not be long enough to finish. anyone have same issue?
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hi Jennifer. The shawl will be wider than the needles and bunch towards the centre as you knit. The 36" should hold all your stitches. I hope this helps.
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      • Jennifer R

        @Diana Poirier: Thank you, thats all i wanted to hear. didnt know if it would get too tight eventually and be difficult to finish. I'm a novice knitter so wasnt sure. Thanks for responding and sharing this pattern. :)
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      • Brenda D

        Actually 36" cable is a strain on your cable. I used a 40 and a 60 inch cable But you should be okay with a 60" cable I'm almost done and I'm working with a medium weight hyarn Redheart Ombre It's turning out beautiful, I'm almost done.
        Brenda Dodd
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        @Brenda D: Thank you for your input. I personally didn't have a problem with a 36" cable. It's really a personal choice as long as it's not shorter than 36". I'm glad you're enjoying creating your shawl.
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      • Jennifer R

        @Brenda D:Thanks for all the input, its helpful. personally i dont like having strain when knitting so decided to purchase a 48" to help spread stitches out a little more.
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        @Jennifer R: That's a good size. The shawl will spread out nicely while you're knitting. Please share a picture when you're done!
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    • Penny E

      Love, love, love this pattern but can't work out how much yarn I need (in English), Can anyone help please? Thank you.
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hello Penny. You need 3 balls of a medium weight yarn of approximately 365 yards each ball. A medium weight yarn is also called Aran weight, #4, or worsted weight. I hope this helps. If you have any further questions, let me know.
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    • Katie H

      I love this pattern. Can you tell me how you did the collar?
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hello Katie. The shawl is just a flat triangle but because it's so big, when I wear it, I just turn the edge over and make the collar. Super simple!! Happy knitting!
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      • Katie H

        Thanks so much!
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    • Sian E

      I’ve just started this. I’m really looking forward to see the end result :)
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        I would love to see it too when it's done! Thank you for choosing my pattern to knit! Happy knitting!!
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    • Patti G

      I am working this pattern as I type! It is beautiful, easy and I can take it everywhere I go. This yarn is perfect. Wonderful to work with, love the colors! Thank you! I will attach a picture once I finish.
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    • Anonymous Alpaca

      Hi I’m very interested in this pattern can you tell me how to download it I can’t seem to figure it out thank you. Caroline
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hello Caroline. On the right hand side of this page is a section called "About" at the top and right below that is is the word "Pattern". Click on the name of the pattern and then it will open up and then click on "Get Pattern". I hope this helps!
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    • Claudette B

      Diane how do you get to narrow the piece so you can tie it in front
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hello Claudette. The shawl is a triangle so the narrow pieces on the end are just the 2 points of the triangle. I hope that makes sense! LOL! Happy knitting!
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    • Claudette B

      Thank you Diana, I am not clear on how you tie on the second and third colors . Also do you knit all the stitches and still yarn over because we only cast on three stitches
      I love the pattern and do not want to make a mistake
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hello Claudette. It's not complicated. When you are coming to the end your first colour, at the end of the row, just tie your one yarn colour to the next and continue knitting. Make sure you tie on your next colour on the same side. And yes, knit all the stitches with a yarn over before the last stitch then knit the last stitch in every row. Happy Knitting!!
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      • Claudette B

        @Diana Poirier: Thank you , I understand and so
        excited , I appreciate all your help
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    • Mary W

      I'm working on Shawls, to make for my church, This is Awesome. Thank You.
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    • Claudette B

      is this pattern knitting in the round or using circular needles is just to accommodate the number of stiches
      thank you
      BERK
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hello Claudette. The circular needles are just to accommodate the number of stitches. Happy knitting!
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    • M M

      • Fife

      Thanks Diana, I'm not a fan of using circular needles but I guess I will have to use one for doing shawl. Looking forward to choosing three colours to blend together. Enjoy knitting your next garment.x
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Thank you! And enjoy knitting the shawl! Yes, you will definitely need circular needles to hold all the stitches!
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    • M M

      • Fife

      Hi Diana, just been looking at your shawl pattern. Really nice. How many stitches apporoximately are there at widest point. Really fancy knitting one as Xmas pressie for sister-in-law.
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hello! In all honesty, I don't know! LOL!! I had 3 balls of Main Street yarn and just knit until I was at the end of the 3 balls. It's a super easy pattern as you really don't need to be exact as to where you stop or what your gauge is. Because of this, it's a great pattern for beginners. I hope this helps and Happy Knitting!
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    • Patricia

      • Sydney

      I just love this Shawl, I live in Australia and I don’t think I have seen 10 pay wool , what could I use ,
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hi Patricia. Any Aran weight or worsted weight yarn will work. Really any yarn that calls for US size 8 needles (5mm) would work well. I hope this helps!
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      • Patricia

        • Sydney

        @Diana Poirier: Thank you Diana, that’s a great help, can’t wait to get started x
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      • Patricia

        • Sydney

        @Diana Poirier: Thank you Diana, that’s a great help, can’t wait to get started x
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    • Anonymous Alpaca

      I love shawls esp. this one & just received the yarn, so I am looking forward to making it! I hope it goes well as I am starting anew ie. with my long experience with knitting. My heart wants to restart & work up to my once Advanced level...If you know of more free patterns & past just beginners level, I would appreciate your assistance. Many thanx, I want to learn makings the heels of sox. The photos are not enough. I need to see it being done. Non of the people I know, knit/ crochet anymore??? I will await an answer. Sincerely, Laya e-mail: laya_chaim@rogers.com
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    • Bubblesgoescrazy

      • Adelaide

      Hi, Where do I find the Main Street Yarn? What other yarn would you recommend for this? I am in Australia.
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hello. The Main Street Yarn is available here on Loveknitting.com but a good alternative would be the Caron Simply Soft yarn too in the heather grey shades. I hope this helps! Happy knitting!
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      • Bubblesgoescrazy

        • Adelaide

        @Diana Poirier: Thank You Diana - Have a good day x
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    • Danielle P

      Hi, this shawl is really nice! Could you please tell me the 2 blue Colors you used? And is it white or off white thank you!
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hello Danielle. I actually used 2 different shades of grey - a dark grey and a tweed grey with an off white. The yarn and colours I used are noted just below the picture of the pattern. A lot of people have been asking which blues I used but the greys just have a bit of a blue undertone and all computer screens show colours a bit differently. I hope this helps! Happy knitting!!
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      • Rita W

        @Diana Poirier: Thank you for that explanation! I love the colors! This will be my next project.
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    • Christine B

      Hi
      This looks like a beautiful shawl! But the colours look more like white, baby blue and denim blue in the photo. What colours are they exactly? I love they way it looks in the photo...
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        Hello Christine. Thank you! I used 1 ball of Off White, 1 ball of Dark Grey and 1 ball of Tweed grey in the Main Street Yarns Shiny + Soft. However, the colour combination you mentioned above sounds lovely too! Happy knitting!
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    • My Profile

      I am so in love with this pattern!! Super easy and I have learned how to yarn over because of this pattern!! So thanks!! I love when I learn new stitches!!!
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    • Fran S

      I cannot figure out how to download this free pattern.
      Fran S
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      • Cascade Kim

        • Cle Elum

        Right beside the little picture to the right (says pattern) click on the pattern name in blue :)
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        I'm so sorry it took me so long to respond. I just saw this comment today! On the right side below the "About" section is a photo of the pattern. Just click on the pattern name. I hope this helps! Happy knitting!
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      • Diana Poirier

        • Windsor

        @Cascade Kim: Oh! I just saw this! Thank you so much for letting Fran know!! Very much appreciated. For some reason for a while I was not getting my notifications!
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    • Ceejay S

      Hi! I’m Ceejay from Ohio, USA. LOVE to knit also. My stash is complete. Going to make Back Porch shawl. Will go shopping thru my stash. Where are you at? Bye
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