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Cara = Irish word meaning friend

This shawl is worked side to side to form an asymmetrical triangle, with alternating stripes of garter and lace or rib stitches to keep the knitters interest.

The design has been written to use one 400 metre skein. I used a very precious skein that my sister gave me for Christmas a number of years ago. It is a mix of Alpaca, Silk and Cashmere, so I knew it needed to be knit into something significant. I have called this shawl “Cara,” the Irish word for friend, because my sister is my best friend!

You could knit this shawl as I did from stash or a souvenir skein from a special place you’ve visited. As it only uses one skein, it is also a great gift knit.

The pattern has full written instruction.

Finished Measurements:
Wingspan 64 inches (163 cm) after blocking
Longer edge 47 inches (119 cm) after blocking
Shorter edge 39 inches (99 cm) after blocking (cast off edge)

Gauge: 28 sts x 32 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch using 3.5 mm (US4) needle blocked (while gauge is not vital in this pattern it will alter the amount of yarn needed.)

Needles:
3.5mm (US 4) long circular needle (or size needed to get gauge)
3.75mm (US 5) needle for casting off

Yarn: 100 g (400 m/437.4 yds) fingering weight
I used: Down Sheepy Lane Opulent (400 m/437.4 yds) Colour: Tutu