Sandstorm by Aubrey P Busek

Sandstorm

Knitting
May 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 43 rows = 4 inches
in Mosaic and Crosses
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1310 yards (1198 m)
One Size
English
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Inspired by interior textiles and the beautiful landscape of the desert, Sandstorm is sure to become your go-to warm-weather shawl. Knit using our soft and supple Dunescape yarn in two colors, this shawl features a variety of stitch patterns and techniques that will keep you feeling excited as you work your way through the project.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan: 75”
Depth at Center: 18”
Please note that finished measurements are taken after blocking.

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Dunescape (57% cotton, 30% viscose, 13% linen; 100g/262yds)
• 103 Coconut (A) – 3 skeins
• 115 Pineapple (B) – 2 skeins
Needle: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 32”-40” circular (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 6 (4) mm 32”-40” circular (for mosaic sections) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry ndl

GAUGE
22 sts x 43 rows = 4” in Mosaic and Crosses patt
24 sts x 32 rows = 4” in Lace Arrows patt
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This shawl is knit modularly, beginning with the center rectangle. After the center rectangle is complete, stitches are picked up from the right side of the rectangle and worked to form the right ‘wing’ of the shawl, and then the process is repeated for the left side.

This shawl features a mosaic stitch pattern. When working mosaic, take care to slip stitches with the yarn held in the back of the work on the RS, and with the yarn held in front on the WS. All floats should fall on the WS of the work.

Charts are included in this pattern for both the mosaic section, as well as the lace sections, and a schematic is included to help you visualize the construction of this piece.