We’ve always looked to the sky to help us find our way. For thousands of years, adventurers depended on the steadfast, shining North Star to guide them. Now we depend on a constellation of GPS satellites, whether we’re trekking through unfamiliar neighbourhoods or across remote mountain trails.

These days, when we follow our North Star, we’re looking inwards, instead of upwards. Self belief. Alignment. The inner light that comforts us and keeps us steady as we navigate our complex, demanding lives.

The North Star Shawl is a simple, timeless design with a contemporary finish. This asymmetrical triangle shawl features my favourite star stitch (so fun and satisfying to knit) standing out against a stockinette background, and finished with a sturdy garter border. It’s a relaxing, grounding project and a classic accessory that’s easy to style for everyday wear.

Finished Measurements:
120cm (47”) along straight edge
145cm (57”) along curved edge
86cm (34”) along cast off edge

Yarn
NNK Yak Singles Fingering Weight
65% Superwash Merino wool, 20% Silk, 15%Yak; 480m/525yds
per 120g skein

1 x 120g skein
Colour: Magnolia

Actual yarn used:
120g (480m/525 yds) fingering weight single ply spun yarn

Needles
4mm (US 6), 100cm (40”) long circular needles (or size to obtain
gauge)

Notions
Tapestry needle

Gauge
21sts/30 rows = 10cm (4”) in
stockinette stitch after blocking