Sand Ripples Shawl
Discover the beauty of this exquisitely designed shawl, featuring a stunning bi-colored cable pattern that effortlessly combines elegance with texture. The complementary lace edging enhances the shawl's visual appeal, while the short-rowed garter stitch body provides a cozy and warm feel. In this project, you'll start with the exquisite edging, skillfully crafted using a combination of stranding for the cables and intarsia for the delicate lace. Once the edging is complete, you will pick up stitches along the edge to create the comfortable short-rowed body of the shawl.
Yarn: For this sophisticated shawl, you'll need Anzula Cloud yarn, composed of 80% Merino Wool, 10% cashmere, and 10% nylon. Each skein offers 575 yards (526 m) per 4.02 oz (114 g). You will need 1 skein each of the Main Color (MC) and Contrast Color (CC) (545 yds / 498 m MC; 195 yds / 195 m CC). This project showcases the yarn in the beautiful hues of MC Victoria and CC Seaside, providing a perfect mix of colors.
Needles: Use US2 / 2.75mm needles, or another size as necessary to achieve the desired gauge for this pattern.
Gauge: The gauge for this shawl is 28 stitches and 32.5 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in the edging pattern (blocked). For the garter stitch body, the gauge is 28 stitches and 56 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm. While precise gauge is not strictly necessary, variations in gauge can affect yarn requirements and the overall finished size of your shawl.
Notions: You will also need a yarn needle for weaving in ends and a cable needle for crafting the intricate cable stitches.
Skills Required: This project is perfect for knitters who are familiar with lace techniques, have experience with simple intarsia, and are comfortable with stranding and cabling. Additionally, short rows and reading charts are essential skills for this delightful shawl pattern.
Embrace the challenge and joy of knitting with this elegant shawl pattern. Perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to your wardrobe or gifting to a loved one, this shawl will surely become a cherished accessory!
