A nod to Van Gogh.

YARN: Oceanwind Knits hand-dyed MCN Sock, 80% superwash merino wool / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon, 115g / 4oz - 387 yds / 345 m or, about 375 yds (343 m) of fingering or lace weight yarn.

NEEDLES: US6 4 mm circular needles, min. 24” (60 cm) recommended

GAUGE: 4.5 sts and 7 rows in 1” (2.54 cm) square, in stockinette-stitch, blocked. Check your gauge and change needle size if required.

SIZE: 72” (183 cm) wingspan, 17” (43 cm) deep at centre back

OTHER: tapestry needle for weaving ends, stitch markers if you prefer to mark repeats

ERRATA - new PDF April 2016. Previous versions: beginning of shawl should say “Using 4mm US6 needles, cast on 19 sts. Next row: k1, kfb, knit to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 21 sts.”