The perfect shawl for outdoor socializing in spring and fall. Named for the oldest lighthouse on Canada’s West coast, this design is made for those brisk and windy days. An easy and peaceful knitting project featuring long swaths of stockinette, this rectangular shawl features bold contrasting stripes and a bright pop of colour.

FINISHED SIZE

Approx. 56 x 208 cm (22 x 82”), after blocking

YARN

Approx. 1400 m (1531 yds) of sport/DK weight yarn.

MC: 700 m (764 yds)
CC1: 350 m (382 yds)
CC2: 175 m (191 yds)
CC3: 175 m (191 yds)

Samples shown in Rowan Felted Tweed (175 m / 191 yd / 50 g)

’Grape Hyacinth’ Sample (Purple and Green):
MC: 4 balls of #214 ‘Ultramarine’
CC1: 2 balls of #165 ‘Scree’
CC2: 1 ball of #201 ‘Iris’
CC3: 1 ball of #161 ‘Avocado’

’Sea Blush’ Sample (Grey and Pink):
MC: 4 balls of #197 ‘Alabaster’
CC1: 2 balls of #170 ‘Seafarer’
CC2: 1 ball of #191 ‘Granite’
CC3: 1 ball of #199 ‘Pink Bliss’

GAUGE

20 sts x 24 rows = 10 cm (4”) in stockinette stitch, after blocking. Gauge is not critical but will impact finished size and meterage required.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

4 mm (US 7), 80 cm (32”) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
2 stitch markers (optional)
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Wool Wash
Blocking Tools

SKILLS REQUIRED

Cast on, bind off, knit, purl, stripes