Rays of Sunset Shawl by Penny Zukoski

Rays of Sunset Shawl

Knitting
December 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 18 rows = 2 inches
in garter
US 4 - 3.5 mm
400 - 490 yards (366 - 448 m)
66 x 18"
English
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This gradient-shaded sideways shawl is inspired by cool Arizona winter sunsets with their deep pinks and purples. This shawl lends itself to be worn either traditionally or draped in a number of ways around the neck, enhancing just about any outfit.
(from the December 2015 issue of I Like Knitting)

This is a sideways shawl that was inspired by a skein of yarn named “Arizona Sunset”, hand-dyed by Susan of Desert Vista Dyeworks. Immediately I agreed that the colorway reminded me of a cool Winter Arizona sunset with its, deep pinks and purples.

I think this pattern is better suited for solid or tonal yarn to show off the detail of the rays. Three different colors, gradient, or color block would also work well. This shawl lends itself to be worn either traditionally or draped in a number of ways around the neck, enhancing any outfit for any occasion.

SHAPE: Crescent

NOTIONS: 2 stitch markers. Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

PATTERN STYLE: The pattern contains written as well as chart instructions. There is a key and full abbreviation list included as well.

DIFFICULTY: Advanced Beginner

YARN: This pattern is better suited for gradient, color block, solid or tonal yarn to show off the detail of the lace.

SAMPLE SIZE: 66” x 18” (Blocked and unpinned)
This is the size of the sample, please keep in mind the size of your shawl will vary depending on your yarn yardage.*

NOTE: You will need to weigh your yarn on a scale before you start, and as you knit this shawl. If you are not using a scale, you MUST swatch to get gauge and follow the repeats of the sample.

The beauty of the construction of this shawl is you can make as small or as large as you would like, repeating the sections according to your OWN skein’s yardage, enabling you to use very close to the entire skein of yarn.