The 2020 Whackalong theme was ease and personalisation so the design was not a mystery to allow us to plan how we might like to use the pattern to express our own unique creativity.

Zooming is a Worsted weight (10 ply) shawl inspired by the desire to have a relaxing project while connecting with crafty friends over Zoom. It is simple to knit while carrying on a conversation and with frequent section changes, you will find yourself relaxed and literally zooming through it (see what I did there :)). A little texture, some simple lace, endless colour options, and easy-to-customise sizing- this shawl is also an excellent way to bust your yarn stash.

The pattern contains full written instructions and chart. A tick-sheet is also provided, which includes pattern and colour placement, stitch counts, and lace row instructions. Once the set-up section is completed, the entire shawl can be worked from the one page tick-sheet for easy reference if you want to, making this the perfect social project.

This pattern also includes a copy of the sister pattern Zooming Light.

Yarn
MC - 130g worsted weight yarn (sample used 130g Malabrigo Rios which is 192m/210y per 100g/3.53oz col. 120 Lotus)
CC: 100g worsted weight yarn (sample used 90g Malabrigo Rios which is 192m/210y per 100g/3.53oz col. 869 Cumparsita)

Needles & Notions
5mm (US 8) needles. I like to use 80cm (31 1/2”) circular needles but straight needles are fine also.
1 stitch marker (optional). Tapestry needle for sewing in ends.

Tension/Gauge
14 sts and 20 rows per 10cm (4”) square over pattern after blocking.

Finished Measurements
Approx. 52cm (20.5”) deep at centre x 185cm (73”) wide after blocking.

Errata: WS rows should read “to marker”. Pattern updated 29 Oct 2020.