Walking Encyclopedia (Virgo) is available individually and as part of the Zodiac Collection. 12 patterns inspired by each Zodiac sign.

Virgos are thoughtful, perceptive, and perfectionists. To be happy, Virgos need to feel like they’re being useful and that they are contributing to something larger than themselves. They need a sense of purpose and achievement. Virgos like to look polished no matter where they go, so I design a cabled shawl with a lot of structure and complexity. Although this pattern is easy to work with fully written instructions and charts, it looks complex and refined, showing Virgo’s impeccable taste.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
75 inches (190 cm) from side to side and 25 inches (64 cm) from top to bottom at deepest point (after blocking).

YARN
630 yards 576m of worsted weight yarn.
Sample used 3 skeins of Malabrigo Yarn Rios (100% merino; 210 yards 192m/ 100g) in “Pearl Ten” colorway.

NEEDLES
US 8 (5 mm) and US 6 (4 mm) circular needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, blocking pins or wires, and markers.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
The shawl is worked flat from the right tip towards the left edge, with garter, cable and slip stitches. There are yarn over increases on one side only to give it its characteristic asymmetrical shape.
Pattern is offered with full written instructions and cable charts.