This pattern was originally designed for the Sight is Life eBook, to help blind people in Congo DR to see again. A doctor working there, in the poorest country in the world, restores sight for hundreds of people. Check this group to see how the donated income from the first release of this pattern was used: Sight is Life project.

Sizing
The shawl is available in one size (medium)
Width, tip to tip: 63 inches after blocking;
Depth: 27 inches after blocking
Materials
Inner Yarn Zen: The 600 80 % merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 600yd (549 m)/5.29 oz (150 g) skein; gradient color: Pismus Star Cluster, 1 skein
US 3 /3.25 mm circular or straight knitting needles
Coilless safety Pin, Stitch Markers, Tapestry Needle, T-pins, Flexible Blocking Wires (optional)
Gauge
17 sts/32 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking. Every knitter’s gauge is different; please check gauge! Exact gauge is not important. However, a looser gauge will result in the use of more yardage.