Stargazer Shawl

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One of my favourite activities is gazing up at the stars, especially on a late summer’s evening. I am always thrilled at the sight of a shooting star and I always have a wish at the ready in case I happen to see one.

The Stargazer shawl embodies the spirit of a shooting star. A simple mesh of eyelets form zigzags which streak across the shawl. The solid bands of stockinette show off the nuances of the colorway you’ve chosen, like the night sky once your eyes adjust to the dark. The simple stitch patterns allow highly variegated yarns to shine. And just like a shooting star, this asymmetrical, one-skein shawl will be done in a flash.

If you are new to knitting lace, this shawl would be the perfect opportunity to give it a try. A video tutorial on how to work the [yo, k2tog] stitch combination can be found here https://www.undertheolivetreeknits.com/lace-stitches.html

Skills / Techniques Used – Knit, purl, increases, decreases, lace stitches

Sizes – One size

Measurements – The finished, blocked item has a wingspan of 73” (185cm) and a depth of 20” (51cm)

Materials

• 437-464yd / 400-425m, 3.5 oz / 100g 4 ply or fingering weight yarn. The yarn used in the pattern pictures is:

• Pinks and Purples - Under the Olive Tree Knits Chora sock yarn, 75% merino / 25% nylon, in the Cocktails at Sunset Colourway
• Yellows and Blues - Under the Olive Tree Knits Sparkle sock yarn, 75% merino / 20% nylon / 5% silver stellina, in the Starry, Starry Night Colourway

• US size 5 (3.75mm) 32” (80cm) circular needle

• 6 stitch markers

• 1 tapestry needle for weaving in the ends

 Gauge: 22 stitches and 33 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking

Watch a video of a Stargazer shawl in the making!

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