This crescent shawl is knit in one piece from the center-top down. Rows of graceful Feather and Fan increase in size and remind me of a sea urchin you might find on the beach.

This easy yet elegant shawl can be made from a single skein of your favorite lace, sock, or sport weight yarn. It hugs your shoulders -- and won’t slip off -- and falls in graceful folds. Rows of diamonds increase in size and give the shawl its crescent shape. It uses an innovative and simple cast-on, and is knit from the center-top down.

This shawl is named in honor of my long-time collaborator and fellow fiber enthusiast, Max. Max shared my love of knitting and spinning and beautiful yarns. He was always willing to help with whatever project I was working on, and we shared many happy hours sitting and knitting. He was a good friend, and a damn fine cat.