How to knit a shawl from center and out

In this DROPS video we show a pretty technique to knit a shawl from the center and out. This technique is frequently used for our shawl design.

The pattern will say something like knit 6 rows over 3 sts and at the end of 6th row do not turn piece but rotate 90 degrees clockwise, pick up 3 sts along the edge (i.e. 1 st in every ridge (1 ridge = 2 rows in garter st)), rotate piece again, 90 degrees clockwise and pick up 3 sts along cast on edge (i.e. 1 st in every st) = 9 sts on needle. Continue in pattern.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.