Denim and dew by Petra Breakstone

Denim and dew

Knitting
January 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
648 - 760 yards (593 - 695 m)
Two sizes: 54”/60” in length and 16.5”/16.5” at its widest
English
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A striking mostly rectangular shawl with a bit of a twist.
Knitted sideways with two lace borders, the middle section features two cabled stripes flanked by relaxing garter stitches and two striped portions lending more color contrast.

Looking great from both sides, the back or the front side. The middle back is slightly elongated, so when turned upside down you can style your shawl with a bit of a collar. Basically all in all there are a lot of styling options. I hope you will enjoy your “Denim and dew” shawl!

The pattern gives two size options, the smaller one is featured in the photos. Measurements unblocked: 54”/60” in length and 16.5”/16.5” at its widest, with suggestions to make the shawl even bigger in Parts 2/5/7.

Written pattern with cable chart for the lace and a how to video link included on how to catch the contrasting color yarn when cabling, using two colors.

Yarn
Bambon, a DK weight yarn, 154 yards a skein in a bamboo/cotton blend, soft yet nicely structured.
C1 Mushroom, 3 skeins. 376 yards/small size.
C2 Navy, 2 skeins. 272 yards/small size.
Knit kits are for both sizes as stated and are available at www.yarnz2go.com

Notions
US size 8 (5 mm) circular needle 40” (102 cm) in length.
Darning needle to weave in ends.

Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows in 4” of Stockinette stitch.

Techniques used: Knit, purl, lace knitting, increasing, decreasing, color changes, catching yarn in the back of two color stranded knitting, stretchy bind off.

Level of Expertise: Intermediate

Enjoy your pretty shawl!

3/28/2020: An updated PDF has been send