Crystal Bay Shawl by Kirsti Johanson

Crystal Bay Shawl

Knitting
March 2014
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4 stitches and 6.5 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
550 - 570 yards (503 - 521 m)
One
English
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Beautifully clear Crystal Bay on the north end of Lake Tahoe is said to contain the deepest point in the lake. In addition, the famed Cal-Neva Resort is on Crystal Bay and boasts a swimming pool that crosses state lines (California & Nevada). Once a favorite hang out of the Rat Pack, the resort now contains a spa and remains a luxurious place to stay in a lovely area.

This shawl features the same diamond and crest motifs found in the Fannette Island Cowl, but is worked in a lovely crescent shape to drape around the shoulders and curve gently when worn. It is worked with large-ish needles and worsted weight yarn, so it’s a quick knit. Schoppel Wolle Gradient’s stunning colorway inspired this piece, though it can certainly be worked in a tonal or solid.

PATTERN NOTES
The charted section of the pattern includes the 20 stitch repeat (total of 19 repeats). Each edge has 2 garter stitches and a slipped stitch edging.