The nautical phrase “Anchors Aweigh” means that the anchors are clear of a waterway’s bottom and the ship is officially under way. With this, my first pattern launch, I too am officially under way as a designer. Thank you very much for your support!

Anchors Aweigh is a tribute to my son and to Annapolis, Maryland, the town I’ve called home for over 35 years. A triangle shawl with a center panel of lace anchor motifs, it pays homage to the rich history of Annapolis as a working port, sailing capital and the home of the United States Naval Academy. To complete the nautical theme, Anchors Aweigh is framed with a perpendicular border reminiscent of the waves that lap the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. A simple, yet elegant shawl, Anchors Aweigh is the perfect accessory for those breezy summer evenings walking along the water.

This shawl is knit from the top down. The sample shown has 6 lace anchor motifs for a generously sized shawl. A smaller version using only 5 motifs can be knit using 2 skeins (400 yards) of fingering weight yarn.

This pattern contains both written and chart instructions for the lace anchor motif and the perpendicular edge.

YARN

• 800 – 1000 yds (731 – 914 m) fingering weight yarn
• Featured Yarn: Pretty Knitty Base Fingering - Colorway: Cateye Wave - 100% Superwash Merino; 400 yds (366 meters) per 100 grams

NEEDLES

• US 6 (4mm) circular needle/length 40” or size needed to obtain gauge
• US 6 (4mm) double pointed needles for knitting perpendicular border or size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE

• 20 sts x 21 rows over 4 in” (10 cm) in Garter Stitch with needle size after blocking
• While gauge is not critical, varying gauges will affect yardage andand final measurements
• One repeat of Lace Anchor Motif equals 4” x 4. 5”(10 cm x 11.5cm)

NOTIONS
• 4 Stitch Markers
• Waste Yarn for Provisional Cast On
• Crochet Hook
• Darning/tapestry Needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• 73” (186 cm) wide x 30” (76 cm) deep with border after blocking

This pattern has been tech edited by Jenna Sargent.

For the story behind this design, see my blog post https://ayarnofatale.com/2021/04/04/someday-becomes-now/