The star and the starfish are both seen as celestial symbols and totems of good luck. In cultural myth and legend, the meaning of starfish ranges from the symbolism of infinite divine love, sensitivity, perception, and immortality.

Starfish Wishes is a crescent shaped shawl, which uses tiny star stitches and lace wavelets spreading out to a generous wingspan, with a gently undulating border created by the lace sections and picot border.

The sections of lacy wavelets make for a relaxing knitting experience, with the star stitches making for a challenge and interesting texture. An adventurous beginner will find the lace stitches easy to memorize but will keep seasoned knitters interested.

Yarn Used:
Muse 2320 Mockingbird (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon, 400 yds / 366 m, 3.5 oz / 100g skein); fingering weight.
Muse 2320 Mockingbird Mini (80% Superwash Merino/ 20% Nylon, 40 yds/ 37 m, 10 g
The sample used the colors Oh, Donna and Bubble Gum Ice Cream

Yardage:
MC: Oh, Donna; 370-400 yds / 389.5-366 m*
CC: Bubblegum Ice Cream; 135 - 150 yds / 120.5 - 140 m
Yardage estimates include 10% +/- those used in sample.

Needles:
US 6 (4.00 mm) circular, 50” (125 cm)

Notions:
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers to mark border (2)
Stitch markers to separate pattern repeats (optional)
Lifeline thread (optional

Gauge:
2 repeats = 6” width and 1” height / 15 cm width and 2.5 cm height for Wavelet Repeat (swatch worked on US 6 needles after blocking).
5 repeats = 4” width and 3” height / 10 cm width and 7.5 cm height for Two Color Starfish Repeat (swatch worked on US 6 needles after blocking)

Size:
One size only, can be adjusted to suit personal sizing preferences by adding or subtracting repeats.

Special Techniques:
Star Stitch
Increases using kfb, yo and (k1, yo, k1) in 1 stitch
Decreases using k2tog and ssk

Final Measurements:
Inside wingspan of shawl: 69.5”/ 176.5 cm after blocking
Depth of shawl: 17.75” / 45 cm after blocking

Errata: In written instructions for Wavelet Repeat, I reversed Row 1 and Row 3. It should read as follows.
Row 1 (RS): K1, k2tog x 2, (yo, k1) x 3, yo, ssk x 2.
Row 3: Knit.