Igagasi

meaning ‘waves’ in Zulu

Waves breaking against the soft sand, the soothing sound of the ocean and cool water washing over my feet brings a sense of calm amongst the chaos of the day … I love the sea - its power and its comfort …

The soft undualting waves of Igagasi and the soothing garter stitches bring me the same sense of calm as the ocean. I was searching for a soothing knit, something to curl up with for a few peaceful moments within the chaos of life - simple stitches, calming rows … I found it here, I hope you do too.

Igagasi is worked sideways from a single skein of yarn. The undualting waves gradually increase in size to the centre point and then decrease gradually until your beautiful shawl is finished.

It is easy to adapt to a different yardage and notes for increasing and decreasing the shawl size to suit your yarn are included in the pattern.

Materials

Oysters and Purls Merino 4ply fingering (fingering; 100% superfine Australian Merino; 400 m / 440 yd per 100g skein)
Shade: Igagasi; 1 x 100g skein

4mm / US 6 circular needle 80cm / 32in length

One stitch marker

Tapestry needle
Blocking wires and pins

Gauge

Always use the needle size that enables you to match the specified gauge.

24 sts and 28 rows over 10cm / 4in of garter stitch worked flat and blocked, using 4mm / US 6 needles

Due to it’s properties Garter stitch stretches greatly after blocking. For reference, the unblocked gauge was 25 sts and 44 rows over 10cm / 4in.

Size

One size
Finished size is approximately: 155cm / 62in wingspan (tip to tip) by 31.5cm /12.5in deep.