Faultline combines all my favourite elements in a shawl :- squishy garter stitch, knit sideways, a shallow shawlette shape that wraps enough so you can wear it as a scarf, and an easy to memorize lace.

It is also fully reversible for maximum versatility.

Knit in Joy of Yarn’s Fibre Alive Merino Mania - 320m/100g - Faultline is a very quick, easy and unfussy knit that perfectly shows off that special handdyed yarn.

This pattern is named for the devastating earthquake which struck Christchurch, New Zealand in February 2011 - my hometown at the time. The city is still being rocked by aftershocks as the slow process of rebuilding continues. 25% of pattern sales (for the forseeable future) will be donated to the Red Cross NZ in recognition of the first response aid they have provided to families (including mine) in Canterbury over the past 12 months.

Jan 2012 - I donated my first $100USD to the Red Cross :) Thank you to everyone who has purchased this pattern and helped support families affected by the ongoing earthquakes

Pattern includes shawlette size plus instructions for making both a scarf and triangle shawl variations. Lace edging is charted and written.

Difficulty: Easy. Suitable for beginner lace knitter.