Círdan the Shipwright was the eldest of all Elves living in Middle Earth in the Third Age. But he is mentioned in the tales of that age only in passing and does not seem to take an active part in those events, except for being the Master of the Grey Havens from which the Ring Bearers depart at the end of the story.

During this MKAL, we will learn more about this enigmatic Elf as we stitch the sail for the Last Ship that will finally carry Círdan across the Sea to the Undying Lands.

Instruction Format:
The entire pattern is written; use of written instructions is optional.
The entire pattern is charted; use of charted instructions is optional.

Materials Needed¹:

• @377-427y light fingering weight yarn in a solid, semi-solid, or kettle dyed colourway (MC)
• @370-410y light fingering weight yarn in any colourway, either contrasting or complimenting the first yarn (CC1)
• 4mm (US6) needle (straight or circular) or size needed for gauge
• 1 unique stitch marker

Optional Materials:

• If yarn choices are not strongly contrasting, @65y light fingering in a solid colourway which contrasts the first yarn (CC2) (if this option is used, you will need only @305-335y of your CC1 yarn)
• 13 additional stitch markers
• cable needle for crossed stitches

A Note on Gauge:
I do not consider gauge to be important for a shawl; it is more important that you create a fabric you like. However, if your gauge is markedly larger than that called for in the pattern, you will require more yarn to complete your shawl.

Credits:
Stitch motifs used in the pattern come from the work of Naomi Parkhurst, and represent the word “zephyr.”