Still Moon is a top-down crescent shaped shawl featuring lace and two different slipped stitch textures. It begins with a long provisional garter tab cast on and is shaped with two increases every right side row and four increases every wrong side row.

All of the stitch patterns used divide evenly into the number of increases every two rows. This means you can switch between the different textures (including lace) on any right side row, making it very easy to customize.

Both written and charted instructions are included, and there are two low vision accessible versions (see file descriptions at bottom of page).

Sizes
Width: 72 (98) in. / 183 (249) cm
Depth: 13 (18.5) in. / 33 (47) cm

Yarn
463 (926) yards / 423 (847) meters of fingering weight yarn

Sample was made using 926 yards / 847 meters of Serendipitous Wool Vayu (75% SW Merino / 25% Nylon) in colorway Ancestors

For substitutions, a yarn with good drape and stitch definition is recommended.

Needles
US 6 / 4mm circular needles with long cord to accommodate shawl at its widest

Gauge
20 stitches and 22 rows in Slipped Stitch Columns (blocked)

The Slipped Stitch Columns pattern for swatching can be found on pg. 2 of pattern.

Gauge is not critical, but be aware that your gauge will affect the final dimensions of your shawl. Swatching is still recommended if only to ensure that you are happy with the fabric you’re creating, especially if you choose a different yarn weight.

Notions
Two stitch markers
Waste yarn and crochet hook (for provisional cast on)
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
(Optional) Pins or wires for blocking

Skills and Techniques
Lace: YO, K2tog, SSK, SK2P, KYOK
Additional skills: knit, purl, slipping stitches, provisional garter tab cast on, i-cord bind-off

My testers rated this pattern as Advanced Beginner or Intermediate.

Files

• Still Moon_v1 includes both charted and written instructions in standard sized font.
• Still Moon_low vision_white background_v1 is formatted according to the guidelines in the Accessible Patterns group, including black text on white background, 22-24 point font, sans serif font, no italics, and fully written directions.
• Still Moon_low vision_black background_v1 has white text on black background, 22-24 point font, sans serif font, no italics, and fully written directions.