Even in the dark, starless night, peace is found in the simple movements of the crochet hook. The pattern is wonderfully easy to memorize, resulting in openwork that eases out like the sun. This piece is dedicated to our loved ones, who might need a little company on those starless nights.

PATTERN NOTES
Starless Night Shawl is an asymmetrical shawl starting with rows of single crochet that increase on one side every row.
Once there are 54 stitches, change to Main stitch and continue until there are 174 stitches. The last part is rows of single crochet with increases on one side and decreases on the other side.
Pattern is written using US crochet terminology.

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
77” / 195.5 cm by 27” / 68.5 cm

YARN
1 skein SweetGeorgia Yarns Merino Silk Lace in Evening (765 yds / 700 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein; 50% Fine Merino, 50% Silk).

HOOKS & NOTIONS
E-4 US / 3.5 mm crochet hook
Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Yarn Needle

GAUGE
28 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in single crochet, after blocking.
28 sts and 16 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Main stitch section, after blocking.
Note that gauge is not crucial, but will affect required yardage and finished size.

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