The Alki Shawl was inspired by one of the most iconic locations in Seattle, Alki Beach. Residing in the West Seattle neighborhood and overlooking Elliott Bay, Alki Beach is where Summer bonfires, beach volleyball, and rollerskating reign supreme. Historically, it’s known as the “birthplace of Seattle.” The first white settlers in the area made landfall here and made their initial settlement in 1851. In the Chinook language, Alki means by-and-by. Alki Beach has always been a popular destination, from the Duwamish people using it for fishing and camping to a Summer beach day now.

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Supplies:
800 yards/731 meters of DK weight yarn for your MC
Recommended: Kelbourne Woolens Scout
90 yards/82 meters of lace weight yarn for CC
Recommended: Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair
US 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle

Gauge: 20 rows x 16 stitches in garter stitch in 4 inches blocked using DK weight yarn