This crescent-shaped shawl begins by casting on only 5 stitches. Increases are placed in each side on every row to give it its characteristic crescent shape with curled ends. The design includes some fun dropped stitches and a classical wavy border. Two sizes are offered, but the border can be easily expanded for a larger shawl. The sample is shown in the smaller size.

The name was inspired by the wonderful Shakespeare Garden at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Ca.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
After blocking:
Small: 52 inches 132 cm from side to side and 16½ inches 42 cm from top to bottom at deepest point.
Large: 62 inches 158 cm from side to side and 19 inches 48 cm from top to bottom at deepest point.

MATERIAL
Fingering yarn, approximate amount:
Small: 800 yards (732 meters).
Large: 1260 yards (1152 meters).
Shown here in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% Wool - Merino; 420 yards (384 meters): 2 (3) skeins in “Almost Chickory” colorway.
Please keep in mind that yardage is an estimate.

NEEDLES
US 5 (3.75 mm): 32’ (81cm) circular
Adjust needle size as necessary to achieve specific gauge.

GAUGE
Gauge on sample: 18 st and 26 rows to 4” (10cm) in Stockinette st on US 5 - 3.75 mm needles after blocking.
Gauge is not critical for this project but differences will affect yardage requirements and the finished size.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, markers, blocking pins or wires.

This product is a PDF file with knitting instructions.
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