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Atoll Shawl Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Tall, Plus-sized, Petite, Women

Item:

Shawl

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

knit
yarn overs
k2tog & ssk decreases
purl

Pattern Description:

"Atoll Shawl" is a generously sized, half-hex shaped shawl that stays on your shoulders. A simple lace panel accents each of the three 'hex' sections, and forms the deep lace border. Using a crochet chain bind off keeps the lower edge soft and easy to block.

Light weight yet warm - closed with a shawl pin or wrapped like a scarf - this is a shawl you'll wear often. It even works well used as for a head & neck covering! (I find myself doing this a lot with my shawls, rather than wearing a hat.)

"Atoll Shawl" was inspired by the gentle waves that caresses a lagoon. It is the first of four shawls in my Earth's Elements Series. Using just St st and a simple lace stitch pattern, Atoll makes a perfect first lace project, while being interesting enough for more advanced knitters.

Gauge:

20 sts and 31 rows = 4 inches in St st
A minor difference in gauge will not affect the success of this project, although it may affect the yarn requirements.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

102 inches around outer edge x 22 inches deep at center

Materials:

820 yds/7 oz fingering weight yarn
US 5 (3.75mm) 40-inch circular needle
US 6 (4.0mm) 40-inch circular needle
*40-inch circular needles are used to accommodate the number of sts, the shawl can be started with a shorter length
G/7 (4.5mm) crochet hook

You Will Also Need:

stitch markers
tapestry needle