Glacier

Introducing the stunning Glacier Shawl, a beautifully designed knitting project worked sideways with short row wedges. This method not only highlights the captivating self-striping yarn but also creates an elegant shallow crescent shape that drapes gracefully over your shoulders. Whether you’re looking to enhance your wardrobe or create a thoughtful handmade gift, this shawl is the perfect choice for knitters of all skill levels.

The Glacier Shawl offers an exciting knitting experience with the inclusion of Miracle beads, elongated crossed stitches, and double yarn overs, making the process both fun and interesting. These unique techniques add a distinctive flair to your finished piece, showcasing your knitting expertise.

For visual learners, my tutorial page features comprehensive video demos to guide you through both the elongated crossed stitches and knitting with beads, ensuring you feel confident throughout your project.

Materials Needed:
- Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Crazy (4ply/Fingering; 75% wool, 25% nylon; 420m/459yds per 100g ball). For this pattern, you will need 2 balls in shade 2096.
- 4mm (UK8 / US6) straight needles to create a comfortable fabric.
- Size 6mm Miracle beads, totaling 138 beads. The sample shown uses Cream color beads.
- A 0.75mm crochet hook will be essential for adding beads to your stitches.
- A stitch marker to help keep track of your progress.

Difficulty Level:
This pattern is classified as Intermediate, making it ideal for those looking to expand their knitting skills while enjoying a rewarding challenge.

Dimensions:
Upon completion, the Glacier Shawl measures approximately:
- Depth: 55cm / 21½in
- Inner Crescent: 109cm / 42½in
- Outer Crescent: 225cm / 88½in

Tension Guidelines:
To achieve the best results, aim for 16 sts and 28 rows over 10cm/4in in garter stitch pattern after blocking. While exact tension is not crucial, any differences in your tension can impact the final size of your shawl and the amount of yarn needed. Ensure you take some time to check your gauge to avoid any surprises!

Get started on your very own Glacier Shawl today and transform a few simple materials into a beautiful piece of wearable art!