The Copperhead Shawl is a triangle shawl knit in super squishy garter stitch at a loose gauge with a panel of zigzagging, serpentine lace running down one side. Its side-to-side construction, simple stitches, and asymmetrical shape make it fun to knit and easy to wear.

The pattern uses basic increases and decreases and works up quickly on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles using DK weight yarn. It’s accessible enough for beginner lace knitters and sufficiently varied to hold even the most seasoned knitter’s interest.

For best results, choose a semi-solid or subtly variegated yarn. The zigzag lace may get lost in high contrast colorways.

Suggested yarn and needles are outline below, but this pattern can be knit with any yarn/needles/gauge! Just keep repeating the zigzag lace section until it’s the size you want or you run out of yarn.

This pattern has been fully tested for accuracy and clarity. US knitting terminology is used throughout.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS One size (easily adjustable), 58 in / 147.5 cm wingspan, 44 in / 112 cm along BO edge

YARN REQUIREMENTS Approximately 462 yards / 422.5 m of DK weight yarn

SAMPLE SHOWN IN Two skeins of Superfine Yarn Co. W. 25th St MCN DK (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon, 231 yards / 211 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g) in exclusive Yarn Discovery Tour colorway for Around the Table Yarns

NEEDLES US 9 / 5.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge; 32 in / 80 cm or longer circular needles recommended

NOTIONS Tapestry needle, scissors, 3 stitch markers

GAUGE 12 sts and 18 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in garter stitch, knit flat, blocked

Gauge is not important, however different yarn/needles/gauge will affect yarn required and finished measurements

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