Under the Cedars by Makenzie Alvarez

Under the Cedars

Knitting
August 2020
Sport (12 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Garter St
US 5 - 3.75 mm
929 - 1140 yards (849 - 1042 m)
62”/157.5cm wingspan x 30”/76cm depth
English
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The Under the Cedars shawl is full of fun texture and lace that you won’t want to put down. Inspired by the large cedar trees with their canopy of leaves that dance in the breeze and darken as the seasons change.

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Finished Size
62”/157.5cm wingspan x 30”/76cm depth

Yarn

  • 3 shades of Sport Weight yarn: Color A: 353 yds/323m, 3.7oz/105g; Color B: 263 yds/240m, 2.8oz/78g; Color C 312 ys/288m, 3.3oz/94g
  • Sample used: Knitted Wit, Sport; 100% Super Wash Merino; 380 yds/347m; 4oz/113g; 1 hank each of Cedar 1 (Color A), Cedar 2 (Color B), and Cedar 3 (Color C).

Needles/Hooks

  • US5/3.75mm, 32”/80cm circular needle, minimum
  • Cable Needle
  • 6/F Crochet hook, for Garter Tab Cast On

Notions

  • 4 stitch markers, optional
  • Scrap yarn, for Garter Tab Cast On
  • Tapestry needle, to weave in ends

Gauge (blocked)
20 sts x 40 rows = 4”/10cm square in Garter St
20 sts x 32 rows = 4”/10cm square in Stockinette St

Skills Required

  • Garter Tab Cast On
  • Basic Knitting Skills, Knit and Purl
  • Increase and Decrease