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A stunning shawl with bands of gorgeous lace and a pretty textured stitch pattern. The lace pattern looks complicated, but is just a clever combination of simple stitches, and the texture pattern is just garter stitch with slipped stitches. This asymmetric triangle is worked from the point, with increases on one side every third row. There are three sizes to choose from, so you can get your perfect fit.

This was a gift for my sister, a keen birdwatcher, and given the stunning colour of the yarn, the name of this pattern was the natural choice
 
Suggested Yarn: Life in the Long Grass Singles Sock (100% Superwash Merino Wool) 366 m/400 yds per 100 g skein.

Colourway: Spharia

Meterage (430, 555, 695) m
Yardage (470, 605, 745) yds

Dimensions (Metric):
Side 1: (75, 86, 97.5) cm
Side 2: (112.5, 130, 147.5) cm
Side 3: (135, 156, 176) cm

Dimensions (Imperial):
Side 1: (30, 34½, 39)”
Side 2: (45, 52, 59)”
Side 3: (54, 62½, 70½)”

Needles: 4 mm/US 6 80 cm/32” circular needle/pair of straight needles or as required to achieve correct gauge.

Gauge: 16 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm/4” in slip stitch pattern (i.e. Rows 31-58) after blocking. Exact gauge is not essential.

Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, blocking wires, pins and blocking board for finishing.

Techniques Required: Cast on and bind off, work yo’s and gathered stitches (instructions given), drop stitches, slip stitches, work knitted increases m1R and m1L (instructions given).

Many thanks to my tech editor Alittlebitsheepish and to fabulous test knitters Chemlady, TheDarkLady, ratstuff, hoppsi and wearingwool.