Highway 1 by Ashleigh Wempe

Highway 1

Knitting
June 2019
both are used in this pattern
Light Fingering ?
19 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
630 - 650 yards (576 - 594 m)
One Size
English
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My husband and I met in Monterey, California. One of our favorite memories is driving along the California coast along the famous Highway 1 from Monterey to Big Sur. Seven years later, we had the opportunity to return to Monterey for a week and I brought this shawl along. It was just the perfect size to keep the chill in the spring air at bay. This triangular shawl is mostly garter and stockinette stitch and ends with some fun mosaic work! The pattern works best with two high-contrast yarns.

Sizing and Dimensions
One size: 50” (127 cm) wingspan and 25” (64 cm) depth, measured after blocking; see Schematic and Pattern Notes on Page 2.

Gauge
19 Sts / 33 Rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch

Exact gauge is not critical, but because the shawl requires nearly the entire skein of the MC color, deviation from the gauge will affect the size of the shawl and yarn requirements. The MC yardage listed includes a 10% buffer, but very loose knitters may still require more yarn than listed

Recommended Yarn:
(MC) Solstice, “Luna Sock” (80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon) Fingering wt, 430 yds (393 m), 4.0 oz (115 g) in Alki’s Fancy Brew (Approx. 425 yds (389 m) needed)
Or similar weight yarn to achieve gauge

(CC) Lorna’s Laces, “Solemate” (55% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 30% Outlast Viscose) Fingering wt, 425 yds (389 m), 3.5 oz (100 g) in 716 Calgary (Approx 212 yds (193 m) needed)
Or similar weight yarn to achieve gauge

Supplies:

  • US4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, or size to obtain gauge, 40” (102 cm) or longer
  • US5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, or size to obtain gauge, 40” (102 cm) or longer
  • Tapestry needle
  • Row counter (optional)
  • Stitch markers (42 including 4 unique markers)

Pattern Notes
This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit to ensure a quality product. The pattern includes written instructions, but the colorwork is only charted.