Aegean Waters by Jem Arrowsmith

Aegean Waters

Knitting
June 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
427 - 437 yards (390 - 400 m)
One Size
English
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Aegean Waters is a semi-circular shawl that captures the essence of soft rolling waves lapping at the shore. Knitted with a single skein of 4ply yarn, a semi-tonal colourway works beautifully to evoke the gentle shimmer of sunlight upon waves.

The shawl begins with a calm sea of stockinette stitch for the body of the shawl. Then, like a soft breeze on the surface of the sea, the lace stitches work together to create a pretty chevron pattern rippling down to the border of the shawl.

Aegean Waters is perfect for those elegant summer evenings, draped lightly over the shoulders in the last glows of the setting sun. Whether sat on a terrace overlooking the water or strolling along the shore, Aegean Waters is your perfect holiday accessory for those warm summer evenings.

The pattern has been tech edited and test knitted prior to publication.

Pattern Notes

Stitches Used – Sl1 wyif, kyok, knit, purl, yo, k2tog, ssk, sl2tog-k1-p2sso

Sizes – One size

Measurements – The finished, blocked shawl has a wingspan of 66.5” (169cm) and a depth of 18” (45.5cm)

Materials

• 437-464yd / 400-425m, 3.5 oz / 100g 4 ply, sock or fingering weight yarn. The yarn used in the pattern pictures is Under the Olive Tree Knits Luxury Silk and Merino yarn, 50% Superwash Merino / 50% Silk in the Aegean Waters colourway
• US size 5 (3.75mm) 40” (100cm) circular needle
• 21 stitch markers (optional for marking off the lace repeats)
• 1 tapestry needle for weaving in the ends

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

Pattern Testimonials

“A lovely pattern with the reward of an attractive lace work section after the initial stocking stitch beginning. The increase method used at the start and finish of each row creates an interesting detail. A perfect one skein shawl!” Fiona

“Lovely pattern well written and a perfect summer wrap” – Audrey

“Another great stash busting, one skein, quick and easy knit shawl pattern. If you’re an adventurous beginner and more, and would like to add to your repertoire of lace knitting. You’ll enjoy the calm beginnings of stockinette and the beautiful lace section in this design where the repeats are easy to knit, finishing off with the garter border. This pattern is carefully written, with curated notes, explanations and videos“ – Lisa

“Another great pattern from Jem. A fun quick Knit. There are challenges but the pattern is very well written and easy to follow” – Gail

“Jem has designed a stunner in this shawl. It’s the perfect pattern to showcase that beloved skein you’ve been saving for something special. I’ve already got my next skein lined up!” – Angela

“Lovely finished shawl—the lace is really pretty and the edge can be rounded or pointed depending on how you block it” - Pat