This pattern is published in 52 Weeks of Shawls by Laine Publishing.

Drops of Memory is a versatile rectangular shawl that combines classic mosaic patterns. The knitting starts from the longer side of the central section and then the side sections are worked out from the shorter edges. Mosaic knitting uses slipped stitches and only one colour per row. Mari Tobita grew up in the northern part of Japan, where the shores are dotted with small sheds used by fishermen in fall. She was inspired by these wooden outer walls exposed to wind and snow.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)


Shown in size 3.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 10.25 (20, 24.75)” / 26 (51, 63) cm.
Length: 59.75 (69.5, 79.5)” / 152 (176.5, 202) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Swanky Sock by Magpie Fibers (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere goat, 10% nylon, 400 yds / 366 m – 115 g). 2 (3, 4) hanks of colourway Stag Rabbit (MC) and 2 (3, 4) hanks of colourway Evil Beaver (CC).

Or approx. 480 (1050, 1400) yds / 440 (965, 1280) m of MC and 530 (1100, 1500) yds / 485 (1010, 1375) m of CC in fingering weight yarn.

Needles: US 2.5 / 3 mm and US 3 / 3.25 mm 40” / 100 cm long circular needles.

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
26 sts x 36 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 3 / 3.25 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

29.5 sts x 60 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 3 / 3.25 mm needles in Chart A and C, after blocking.

29.5 sts x 54 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 3 / 3.25 mm needles in Chart B, after blocking.