Going Ashore Shawl by Sharon Ballsmith

Going Ashore Shawl

Crochet
June 2018
Sport (12 wpi) ?
1–8 of Shawl = 10.75" wide and 4" tall, blocked
4.0 mm (G)
1683 yards (1539 m)
About 73" wide and 23" tall, blocked
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Perfect for keeping the sea breeze at bay, this classic shawl has a nautical look. It features bold stripes of navy and cream with a dash of gold at the center top edge and along the bottom, before the ribbed border.

Difficulty Easy

Finished Size About 73” wide and 23” tall, blocked.

Yarn Sugar Bush Yarns Itty-Bitty (65% fine superwash merino, 25% nylon, 10% cashmere; 153 yd / 1.75 oz): #5001 buttercream (A), 6 balls; #5008 indigo (B) 4 balls; #5009 sunglow (C), 1 ball.

Hook Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle, removable stitch marker, 1.

Gauge Rows 1–8 of Shawl = 10.75” wide and 4” tall, blocked. Gauge is not critical for this project.

Notes Shawl is worked from the center out toward the ribbed border.