When lava cools rapidly at or near the surface, it forms a dark, fine-grained rock called basalt. If the right contraction forces are present when a large lava flow cools into stone, it forms into intricate geometric columns, resulting in beautiful geological features such as the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. This shawl is formed with the same shapes and textures as basalt: geometric lace nestled amongst smooth, glassy stockinette and more granular garter rows. The resulting garment makes for a simple, classic wardrobe staple that’s as easy to knit as it is to wear.

Needles: US 6 (4 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn: 880 yards (804 metres), 200 g fingering weight yarn
Sample shown in Malabrigo Sock (100% Superwash merino wool, 440 yards 402 metres, 100 g) x 2 skeins
Notions: tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers
Gauge: 20 stitches x 38 rows = 4” (10 cm), over stockinette, blocked

This pattern includes both written instructions and charts.