Description
Saltwater
Worked in Unity – a summery blend of wool, cotton, linen, and bamboo – Saltwater is the perfect shawl for breezy, seaside days.
Saltwater
Designed by Rachel Brockman
SIZES
One Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan: 48″
Depth at center: 24″
MATERIALS
Fibra Natura Unity (36% wool, 28% cotton, 18% linen, 18% bamboo; 100g/262 yds)
• 109 Natural (MC) – 2 skeins
Fibra Natura Unity Beyond (36% wool, 28% cotton, 18% linen, 18% bamboo; 100g/262 yds)
• 202 Deeply Blue (CC) – 1 skein
Needle: US Size 8 (5 mm) 40″ circ (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, US H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook (for edging)
GAUGE
18 sts x 26 rows = 4″ in St st
Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
Knit from the top down, this shawl blends garter and stockinette with simple striping to create a gentle fade of color and texture. Finally, it is finished off with a simple crochet border reminiscent of little sandcastles along the seashore.
A blog post about this pattern can be found at this link.
