Navigator is a large and cosy triangle shawl, knitted on the bias, using two contrasting colours of Castaway DK yarn from Pirate Purl Yarns. The shawl features an interesting mosaic stitch pattern that uses one colour per row to create a ‘rippled water’ effect.

Yarn
Pirate Purl Yarns Castaway DK (100% Merino Wool; 258 yards/236 metres per 100 grams).
Shown in MC - Already Here (Blue), 2 skeins, CC - Blue Vapor (Grey), 1 skein.

Needles & Notions
US 9/5.5 mm circular needle, 32 inches/80 cm or longer (to accommodate the large number of stitches);
Stitch marker (optional).

Gauge
16 stitches and 30 rows per 4 inches/10 cm in garter stitch after blocking.
Gauge is not crucial but a different gauge will alter the finished size, drape and amount of yarn required.

Finished Measurements
Wingspan across top 100 inches/254 cm; Depth 17 inches/43 cm after blocking.

Techniques Used/Skills Required
Knit stitch;
Increase/decrease stitches:
Mosaic knitting/slipped stitches;
Blocking;
The pattern is fully written out but a chart for the mosaic stitch is also included.