Alpine aster (Aster alpinus) is a flowering plant that grows in open spaces and rocky, well-drained soils. In Estes Park, Colorado, it can often be found in the company of big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) and its vibrant, purple-rayed flowers dot the subalpine landscape in May and June. The textured stitch pattern in this shawlette is reminiscent of these harbingers of high-country summer.

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Design: The Alpine Aster Shawlette is a small shawl that features a textured lace stitch reminiscent of alpine aster, one of the Rocky Mountains’ emblematic early summer wildflowers. Drape it over your shoulders on breezy summer nights or wrap it around your neck like a scarf on frosty winter days.

Construction: This shawlette is knit sideways. First, the left side is worked beginning at the bottom edge and increasing towards the center. Stitches are put on hold while the right side is worked separately. Stitches from the left side are then returned to the needles and the two sides are grafted together at the center.

Stitch Patterns: Written and charted instructions are included for stitch patterns so you can choose your preferred method of instructions for knitting these sections!

SIZES
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
67 in. wide x 11.25 in. deep
167.5 cm wide x 28 cm deep

YARN
Light fingering weight – wool or wool blend
100 g/400 yds (366 m)

SUGGESTED YARN
Makerwool Non-superwash Fingering (100 g/ 400 yds (366 m)) – 100% organic merino
1 skein
The sample shawl is knit in the colorway Alpine Aster.

NEEDLES
US 4 (3.5 mm)
For your chosen needle size, you will need 14 in. (35 cm) circular needles.

GAUGE
Measure gauge knit flat, after blocking.
1 Alpine Aster stitch pattern repeat = 11 sts and 22 rows = 1.5 in. (4 cm) wide x 2.5 in. (6 cm) tall

SKILLS TO USE (OR LEARN!)
German twisted cast-on, knit increases, knit decreases, cable knitting, chart reading, grafting stitches together