Moon & Stars

CONSTRUCTION

• Shawl is worked flat from the center top to the bottom edge.
• The Moon Motif and the Edging are worked alternately with Strand A (from ball A) and Strand B (from ball B), using the double-pointed sliding technique. This technique is worked by sliding the stitches to the opposite end of the circular needle, so that two WS or RS rows can be worked in a row.

GAUGE

Working Gauge:

• 28 stitches & 32 rows = 4″ in 5-into-5 stitch (Chart 1) with Size A/Size B needle; before blocking
• 24 stitches & 32 rows = 4″ in 5-into-3 stitch (Chart 2) with Size A/Size B needle; before blocking
• 24 stitches & 48 rows = 4″ in double garter stitch with Size A needle; before blocking

Finished Gauge:

• 18 stitches & 26 rows = 4″ in 5-into-5 stitch (Chart 1) with Size A/Size B needle; after blocking
• 16 stitches & 26 rows = 4″ in 5-into-3 stitch (Chart 2) with Size A/Size B needle; after blocking
• 15 stitches & 32 rows = 4″ in double garter stitch with Size A needle; after blocking

NEEDLES

Size A (for Double Garter Stitch):

• One 24″ long circular needle in size needle to obtain double garter stitch gauge
• Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)

Size B (for Lace):

• One 32″ long circular needle two sizes larger than Size A needle
• Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)

Optional (if using this option, separate Size B needle may be omitted): 

• One 32″ long circular needle with interchangeable tips, with one Size A (3¾ mm/US 5) and one Size B (4½ mm/US 7) tip attached

Note: Lace-tip needles are recommended because the sharper points make the pattern easier to work.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 72″ wingspan, 24″ height at shawl center; all measurements taken from relaxed fabric after blocking

Please note: the stitch patterns used for this garment include written as well as charted instructions.

YARDAGE

• Approximately 900 yards of fingering weight wool yarn

YARN

• 4 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yards/50g)
• Photographed in color Old World