Bear Lights Shawl by Joanne Bint

Bear Lights Shawl

Knitting
July 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
420 - 460 yards (384 - 421 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A single skein, fingering weight, crescent shaped shawl.

Knitted in garter stitch, this shawl will roll off your needles, while the eyelets and drop stitches keep things interesting. This is a great project for all skill levels, from an adventurous beginner to a veteran shawl knitter.
The simplicity of this pattern allows your yarn to be the shining star - an elegant, and almost effortless solution for that one special skein. The stitches in this shawl are not going to get lost in a deeply speckled yarn, and the satisfying texture will dance across your fingers with any fibre you can get on your needles!
Worked from the top down, this shawl increases evenly on both sides adding six stitches every two rows to give it the characteristic Crescent shape.

YARN
· One 100g skein (at least 400m/437yd) of fingering weight yarn
· Bear In Sheep’s Clothing “Coloured Lights” on the Bear Twist base; 100% non-superwash Corriedale British Wool

NEEDLES
US 6 (4 mm) needles on a long cable - 40” (100cm) or larger.

GAUGE
· 21 sts and 21 rows in garter stitch over 4” (10cm), knitted flat
· Take measurements after blocking; gauge is not terribly important although it may affect the finished size of your shawl. Ensure your chosen needle and yarn gives you a fabric you are happy with.

SIZE
Length 63”, depth 13.5”

STITCHES USED
Garter Tab Cast-on
Yarn Over
Garter Stitch
Dropped Stitches
Stretchy Bind-off

Huge thanks go to my generous test knitters - I could not have released this pattern without you!