Mouth of Harbour by Kelly van Niekerk

Mouth of Harbour

Knitting
November 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch (blocked) - gauge is not important for this shawl
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
525 - 601 yards (480 - 550 m)
1 size: approximately 175cm x 40cm (blocked)
English
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As the water flows past the Awhitu peninsula, it exits the Manukau Harbour, and meets the Tasman Sea.
This shawl emulates the waters flowing out through the mouth of the harbor.

CONSTRUCTION
Mouth of Harbour is a shallow crescent shawl, constructed from the top centre edge down. The shawl is divided into 3 sections; the outer 2 in unassuming garter stitch, while the middle is gently flowing waves growing wider as the shawl grows deeper.
The entire pattern is both written and charted.

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • blocking a shawl
  • picking up stitches
  • provisional cast-on (optional)
  • working simple lace

If you are not familiar with these techniques you may need to reference a knitting guide book, or view videos on the internet.

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The yarn used in the lead photograph is the colourway Spring Rainbow, on Gradient Yarns BWM 4ply base]1.
You can purchase Gradient yarns via etsy: https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/GradientAus