Crustacean Shawl by Amy Keefer

Crustacean Shawl

Knitting
May 2014
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in Mesh Lace patt; 16 sts and 32 rows = 4" in garter st.
US 9 - 5.5 mm
460 yards (421 m)
30" wide and 21" tall at center back.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Designer Amy Keefer

Finished Size 30” wide and 21” tall at center back.

Yarn Filatura di Crosa Tempo (51% cotton, 37% acrylic, 12% nylon; 115 yd 105 m/1 3/4 oz 50 g): #3 sunset, 4 balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 14 sts and 18 rows = 4” in Mesh Lace patt; 16 sts and 32 rows = 4” in garter st.

Perfect for knitting in sections while traveling, the Crustacean Shawl is worked in a series of triangles in a simple mesh pattern, contrasted by garter stitch.