Skywave
As radio waves bounce off the ionosphere and return to Earth, a beautiful skywave layer envelopes our planet, inspiring this stunning shawl design.
The Skywave Shawl requires approximately 400 meters of fingering weight yarn for the perfect airy drape. This versatile shawl can easily be enlarged by adding additional repeats, allowing you to customize its size to fit your personal style. For best results, use a needle size that creates a lovely lacy effect. You may also find that having a cable needle and stitch markers on hand enhances your knitting experience and helps keep your project organized.
For the vibrant purple shawl, we used 2 skeins of Malabrigo Sock in the rich Eggplant colorway [100% Merino, 440 yd/402 m per 100g], created using 4 mm (US 6) needles. Once blocked, this shawl measures an impressive 130 x 42 cm (51 x 16 inches), making it a perfect accessory for layering or as a statement piece. The gauge for this pattern is 18 stitches per 10 cm in stockinette, ensuring a delicate and sophisticated finish.
If you prefer a soft pink palette, the pink shawl uses just 1 skein of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the delightful Fragrant colorway [100% merino, 420 yd/384 m per 100g], also worked on 4 mm (US 6) needles. This enchanting shawl has a blocked size of 120 x 35 cm (47 x 14 inches) and boasts a slightly tighter gauge of 20 stitches per 10 cm in stockinette. Whether you choose to work in rich purples or soft pinks, this knitting pattern promises to deliver a delightful project that you will love to wear or gift.
Explore the world of knitting with our easy-to-follow Skywave Shawl pattern, and create a beautiful accessory that celebrates both style and texture. Happy knitting!
