whitecaps - pdf pattern

note: this purchase is for a pdf pattern. you will receive a download link upon purchase.

choppy waters can be terrifying to travel, but beautiful to watch from a safe distance. the layers of waves crashing on top of one another create spectacular colours on top of the water. this shawl takes advantage of gradients of colour, with a classic feather and fan stitch separating the layers. use t-pins when blocking to emphasize the ripping edge.

needles: US 5 (3.75mm) 32” (80cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

yarn: mc: 147 yards (134 metres), 50g of sport weight yarn 
cc1: 147 yards (134 metres), 50g of sport weight yarn 
AND cc2: 294 yards (268 metres), 100g of sport weight yarn 
sample shown in blue sky alpacas’ metalico (50% alpaca/50% silk, 147 yards 134 metres, 50g) in opal x 1 skein, silver x 1 skein, and platinum x 2 skeins

notions: 4 stitch markers, blocking equipment

gauge: 21 stitches x 32 rows = 4” (10cm), over stockinette stitch, blocked

TRY THIS YARN: roots fingering