Bluestars by Tabetha Hedrick

Bluestars

Knitting
November 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
754 yards (689 m)
63″/ 160 cm wingspan; 29 1/2″/ 75 cm from neck to deepest point
English
This pattern is available from tabethahedrick.com for $7.50.

It’s been an amazing experience designing independent knitting patterns these last 12+ years. And throughout it, the many life changes, including a fantastic full-time job, have pulled me from my ability to maintain the upkeep and customer service needed. I’ve decided to close the store and retire all the patterns. It may not be forever, but I need to follow my heart towards other projects for now.

My patterns and pattern support will no longer be available after August 1, 2021.

Until that date, please enjoy a closing discount of 50% off on all patterns (no coupon code needed). Thank you for so many years of support and knitting!

Beautiful, textural garter stitch stripes and simple patterning combine to make a striking shawl with an almost ombré-like effect. The results are elegant, sophisticated, and deliciously cozy. Choose your two favorite colors to make a showpiece that you’ll love wearing again and again.

skill level
Intermediate

yarn
(MC) 510 yds / 466 m Fingering Weight, CYC #2
(CC) 244 yds / 223 m Fingering Weight, CYC #2
Sample shown in: Louet Gems (185 yds / 169 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g ball; 100% Merino Wool): (MC) Teal, 3 skeins. (CC) Caribou, 2 skeins.

needles
Size 6 US (4 mm) 24-inch / 61 cm circular needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct finished gauge.

notions
tapestry needle

finished gauge
20 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter Stitch, stretched generously
Please note that while gauge is not critical to the finished piece, it does affect the finished size of the shawl and the amount of yarn used. Adjust this in your planning.