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thalassic, adj. – of or relating to the sea

I live near the ocean and often design knits to keep me warm when the stiff afternoon breeze picks up off the water and blows onshore. This shawl is meant to be a lightweight but cozy layer for our winter days.

The shawl is an asymmetrical triangle growing outward from one corner. It features an all-over repeating pattern in simple lace that is engaging but still easily memorized.

SIZES

One size, 44” (112 cm) long by 38” (96.5 cm) at its widest point

MATERIALS

Fingering-weight yarn held double with lace-weight silk-mohair yarn, 570 yds (522 m) of each

Sample shown knit in Hedgehog Fibers Twist Sock, 80% Blue Faced Leister wool, 20% nylon, 400 yds (365 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g); held double with Hedgehog Fibers Kidsilk Lace, 70% Kid Mohair, 30% silk, 460 yds (420 m) per 1.8 oz (50 g)

GAUGE

4” (10 cm) square = 19 stitches x 27 rows in pattern

NEEDLES

One set of 32” (80 cm) circular needles in a size to match gauge listed above

Suggested needle size: US 7 (4.5 mm)

TOOLS

Optional stitch markers between pattern repeats
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

SKILL LEVEL

Adventurous beginner to intermediate.

Techniques include decreases, twisted stitches