Sky Shawl

Sky Shawl by Annelies Baes

Find the pattern in issue 61 of Inside Crochet.

The body of this shawl represents the softness of the sky, while the edging is full of life and little dancing clouds.

MATERIALS
● Malabrigo Silky Merino, 50% silk/50% Merino wool, 50g/137m/150yds
Shade: Celeste 417 x 6 skeins (unfortunately this colour has been discontinued, we recommend Turquoise 435 as an alternative)
● 4mm hook
● Yarn needle
● Pins and mat for blocking

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight yarn for this shawl – ensure you choose a drapey yarn to achieve the same effect.

TENSION
Work 22 sts and 12 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. Exact tension is not critical for this project.

MEASUREMENTS
Length approx: 197cm/79in.
Width approx: 33cm/13in at widest point.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Annelies Baes believes crochet is looking at the world we live in, and using the beauty of nature to inspire us. Browse more of her designs at www.ravelry.com/designers/vicarnos-mama.

SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS
1htr group: Miss 1tr, 1htr in next tr, 1htr in missed tr.

PATTERN NOTES
Turn after each row.
Every row of main patt starts with 1ch or 2ch, these do not count as stitches.