I didn’t grow up watching much TV, but my husband Cody comes from a Star Trek-loving family. The Next Generation (or TNG) was basically always playing at his dad’s house while Cody and I were dating. After we’d been married for a while, he wanted me to actually watch the show—like, really commit—and I figured, okay, why not.

I got hooked.

Here’s the thing: they don’t really make shows like this anymore—shows that actually feel good to watch. It’s sci-fi on the surface, but what TNG really gets at is something deeper. Picard and the crew face impossible dilemmas and somehow always choose the right thing. Data learning to be human. The belief that we can be better. It reminds you that doing the right thing is possible.

So when I saw Lady Dye Yarns had a Star Trek: The Next Generation club and no designer, I texted her immediately. No hesitation. I knew exactly what I wanted to create—a shawl that captured the heart of the show, those Starfleet uniforms, that sense of mission and purpose.

Farpoint is that shawl. The name itself is a salute to the pilot episode, and the design channels the bold color blocking of Starfleet uniforms: red for Command, gold for Operations, blue for Sciences. Four bobbles represent captain’s pips, but you can customize them to match your own rank or make it entirely yours. Mosaic knitting creates a stunning, textured star field without the complexity of stranded colorwork.

This is a shawl for Trekkies who want to wear their values as much as their fandom.

Are you ready to boldly knit where no one has knit before?

What makes Farpoint special?

• Textures and colors that stand out. The interplay of textures and colors makes this shawl stand out in any quadrant, whether worn as a statement piece or as a layer for everyday wear.

• Mosaic knitting that’s approachable. If you’ve never tried the slip-stitch colorwork technique, this is the pattern to learn on. Clear instructions, meditative rhythm.

• Intuitive side-to-side construction. Knit on the bias, so shaping happens naturally as you progress.

• For Trekkies and fiber lovers alike. The Starfleet uniform colors are there for those who love TNG. Everyone else just sees stunning color choices and a beautifully designed shawl.

• Ready when you are. Download the digital PDF instantly—no waiting in line at the replicator. Beam it directly to your device and cast on immediately.

What you get:

This is a PDF pattern download with everything you need to knit Farpoint:

• Detailed, row-by-row instructions with stitch counts at every step.

• Video tutorials showing you how to make bobbles and do the Icelandic bind off (until holograms are a real thing!).

• Both written and charted mosaic knitting instructions—pick whichever you prefer.

The Knitty-Gritty

Description
Farpoint is an asymmetrical triangular shawl knit from side to side on the bias. Designed in collaboration with Lady Dye Yarns for a Star Trek: The Next Generation-inspired club, this shawl combines texture and color blocking to highlight unmistakable elements of Starfleet uniforms, including four bobbles reflecting the rank of captain. Mosaic knitting is used to create a knitted galaxy of countless stars—a glimpse into the final frontier.

Sizes
One Size

Finished Measurements
Approximately 80.5” (201 cm) wide and 21.5” (54 cm) deep

Yarn
Approximately 825 yards (755 meters) fingering weight yarn:

• 425 yards (389 meters) main color (choose red, yellow, or blue to represent your division—command, operations, or sciences—and let your rank shine!)
• 200 yards (183 meters) contrasting color
• 200 yards (183 meters) accent color

Shawl shown in Lady Dye Yarns Superwash Fingering [single-ply, 100% superwash merino wool] in colorways ‘Red Alert’ (main color); ‘Final Frontier’ (dark gray, contrasting color); and ‘Enterprise’ (light gray, accent color).

Needles

• US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 32” (80 cm) or longer, or needle size necessary to obtain correct gauge

Sharp-tipped needles are highly recommended for this shawl.

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch worked flat, blocked

Notions

• (1) Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

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