"Purly-Gurly Shawl"
(see examples in the two previous posts)

By Elayne Pryor

http://imagiknit.blogspot.com

This pattern is FREE and I’m happy for it to be copied and shared.

Please do not sell it or remove my name.
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The pattern goes like this…*YO, P2tog* repeat!
Easy huh!

This stitch pattern is often called "Purse Stitch".

Suggestions...You can use any yarn you choose. I have found that if the yarn is mohair or very fluffy you should use the size needles suggested for that yarn. However, if the yarn is smooth, regardless of weight you should drop the needle size by at least three sizes. I made one from ribbon yarn and it turned out fabulous on needles four sizes smaller.

Tips…To start a row with a YO you must hold the yarn in the right hand and above the RH needle then rotate the RH needle from the back to the front over the top of the yarn then under the yarn to the back. You should now have two loops across the needle pointing like this //. This locks the YO. If you prefer you can start each row with K1 as the edge st but remember to figure it into the pattern.

Every row will start with a YO.

Note 1…When instructed to “Purl 2 together (P2tog)” you will be purling together the next stitch and the following loop made from the YO from the previous row in that order. Always!
This should keep you straight.

Instructions…and set up pattern for “V” Shawl.
CO 3 sts.

Row A. P3

Row B. YO, P1, YO, P1, YO, P1. (6 loops on needle)
PatternRow 1. *YO, P2tog*, (see Note 1) rep to end.

Row 2. (This is the increase row, You will be working into the back and then the front of the first st.) YO, then P through the back of the first stitch (from left to right)...2 new stitches made. YO, then P through the front of that same stitch and following loop (P2tog). You should now have four loops on RH ndl. Complete the rest of the row with repeats of “YO. P2tog” to end.

Row 3. Repeat row 2

Row 4. Repeat row 1.

Repeat Rows 1 thru’ 4 until the shawl is long enough.

Bind off loosely and then crochet crab stitch back across those bound off stitches.

Should you want to make a scarf using this pattern then loosely CO any number of even stitches and repeat Row 1.
Questions?.....just ask...always happy to help.

Good luck.