Nexus

Nexus Shawl by rhyFlower Knits

What is Being Made

Nexus is an intermediate-level knitted shawl designed by rhyFlower Knits. The shawl features a unique construction method where three balls of yarn are linked together in a distinctive way and finished with a delicate lace edging. Rather than following a traditional shawl structure, Nexus offers a creative approach to shawl design that combines multiple yarn sections into one cohesive finished piece.

Construction and Design

This shawl pattern is worked flat and includes comprehensive written directions alongside charts to guide knitters through the construction process. The pattern is organized into detailed sections that break down the building process step-by-step. To assist knitters in tracking their progress, the pattern includes a handy progress tracker for monitoring row and stitch counts throughout the project.

Techniques and Stitches Used

The Nexus shawl incorporates several intermediate knitting techniques that create visual interest and structure:

• Applied Lace Border – A delicate lace edging applied to finish the shawl
• Cable Cast-On – Used to establish the foundation stitches
• Knit and Purl Stitches – Basic stitch techniques forming the foundation of the pattern
• Yarn Overs (Yo) – Creates the openwork and lace elements throughout the design
• Decreases – Including K2tog (knit two together), K2tog-tbl (knit two together through back loop), Ssk (slip, slip, knit), Sssk (slip, slip, slip, knit), and S2-k1-p2sso (slip 2 stitches, knit 1, pass slipped stitches over) for shaping and lace patterning
• Stretchy Bind-Off – Provides flexibility and comfort to the finished edge

Materials Required

The Nexus shawl is designed for 4-ply yarn weight and is worked on US6 (4 mm) needles. The pattern calls for three balls of yarn that are linked together during construction, creating the distinctive multi-section design that gives this shawl its name and character.

Pattern Format

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, making it easy to access and reference while working on your project. The PDF format allows knitters to print the pattern or view it digitally at their convenience.