This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

Test knit was held at my Ravelry group thread, during our annual fundraising event, Nimara & Japarta: Knit-a-Thon 2015.

I am a big fan of String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn, Caper Sock. It melts in my hand, and the colors are beyond words. It knits very well, and I enjoy every moment of working with this yarn. A finished item is even better, so soft and warm. It is just the perfect yarn for a shawl.

I have been thinking of designing a large shawl -- not a large triangle shawl, but one that covers the body and sits well on the shoulders. I had several skeins of Caper Sock in my stash when I decided to pick colors for this shawl. Spending time handling such colorful skeins was a luxury.

Caper Moon is a large shawl. Its unique shape covers the body well. It will keep you focused and entertained throughout the knitting experience with the combination of simple stitches and the layout of several sections.

The pattern includes a table with stitch count for each repeat, stitch pattern, and color change, as well as pictures of test knitters’ projects with Caper Sock, listing the colorways used.

Skills required: k, kfb, k2tog, m1l, m1r, p, sk2p, yo

Finished size (Spray blocked): 26”/66cm from the center of the shawl to the edge
Yarn: String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn, Caper Sock (Fingering / 4 ply, 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon, 400 yards/113 grams) – 848 yards in total (Pewter 74g/264 yards/241m, Haze 62g/220 yards/201m, Charcoal 102g/364 yards/333m)
Needle: Size US 5 (3.75mm)
Gauge (Spray blocked): 9 sts and 16 rows = 2”/5cm in Stockinette st.

All the proceeds of this pattern will be donated to the Minoru Hokari Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Australian National University. My late brother, Minoru Hokari (“Mino” 1971-2004) died of cancer at the age of 32. The scholarship fund supports young scholars who study Indigenous Australians through fieldwork. We are trying to fully fund it to achieve its perpetuity. Please help.

Please visit Being Connected with HOKARI MINORU to meet Mino.