I never knew how much I depended on the sunshine until I left warm, sunny Arizona. There is just something delicate and comforting about the sun warming you up, especially as it gently breaks through a backdrop of grey clouds.
This shawl is my reminder that sometimes we have to step into the sunshine and other times we have to make our own sunshine!
Yarn
McMullin Fiber Co, Posh Sock (8) % Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 420 yds [384m]/115 g): Frost (MC), 1 skein, Sunshiney Day (CC), 1 skein.
Needle
Size US 5 (3.75mm) needles, straight or 32″ (81.5 cm) circulars, or preferred method to work a large number of stitches flat.
Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch markers.
Gauge
18 sts and 36rows = 4″ [10cm] in St st
16 sts and 40 rows = 4″ [10cm] Garter stitch
Size
21” [53.5 cm] deep and 73” [185.5 cm] wide
Pattern Notes
This is a semi-circular shawl, worked seamlessly from the top down.
This simple, engaging pattern alternates between stockinette, garter stripes, and a lace pattern that reminds me of the sun. It ends with a subtle, yet ever so delicate ruffle.
Tutorials
Abbreviations
See our standard abbreviations.
Lace Chart, Section 3
Shawl Instructions
With MC, CO 9 sts.
Errata added on July 2, 2020 and August 19, 2020
Section 1
Row 1 (RS): K3, pm, (kfb) 3 times, pm, k3. (12 sts)
Row 2 (WS): K3, sm, purl to m, sm, k3.
Row 3: K3, sm, *k1, kfb, rep from * to m, sm, k3. (15 sts)
Row 4: Rep row 2.
Row 5: K3, *kfb, rep from * to m, sm, k3. (24 sts)
Row 6: K3, sm, *kfb, rep from * to m, sm, k3. (42 sts)
Row 7: K3, sm, knit to m, sm, k3.
Row 8: Rep row 2.
Rows 9-10: Rep rows 7-8.
Row 11: K3, sm, *kfb rep from * to m, sm, k3. (78 sts)
Rows 12: Rep row 2.
Rows 13-22: Rep rows 7 and 8.
Row 23: Rep row 6
Rows 24: Rep row 2.
Rows 25-46: Rep rows 7 and 8.
Row 47: K3, sm, *kfb, rep to m, sm, k3. (150 sts)
Row 48: Rep row 2.
Rows 49-50: Rep rows 7 and 8.
Section 2
Rows 51-52: With CC, knit.
Rows 53-54: With MC, knit.
Rows 55-94: Rep rows 51-54.
Row 95: With CC, K3, sm, *kfb, rep from * to m, sm, k3. (294 sts)
Row 96: Knit.
Row 97: With MC, K3, sm, (k56, kfb) 5 times, knit to m, sm, k3. (299 sts)
Row 98: Knit.
Rows 99-100: With CC, Rep rows 7 and 8.
Section 3
Work the lace portion as written below or using the Lace Chart above.
Rows 101: K3, sm, k2tog, yo, k1, *k3, yo, sk2psso, yo, k1, rep from * to last 3 sts before m, k3, sm, k3.
Row 102: K3, sm, purl to m, sm, k3.
Row 103: K3, sm, k2, *yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k3, , rep from * to last 4 sts before m, yo, ssk, k2, sm, k3.
Row 104: Rep row 102.
Row 105: K3, sm, k1, yo, *ssk, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, rep from * to last 5 sts before m, ssk, k3, sm, k3.
Row 106: Rep row 102.
Row 107: K3, sm, K1, *ssk, k5, yo, rep from * to last 5 sts before m, k5, sm, k3.
Row 108: Rep row 102.
Row 109: K3, sm, k1, *k2, yo, sk2psso, yo, k2, rep from * to last 5 sts before m, k2, yo, ssk, k1, sm, k3.
Row 110: Rep row 102.
Row 111: K3, sm, k1, k2tog, *yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2tog, rep from * to last 3 sts before m, yo, k3, sm, k3.
Row 112: Rep row 102.
Row 113: K3, sm, k2, k2tog, *yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, k2tog, rep from * to last 2 sts before m, yo, k2, sm, k3.
Row 114: Rep row 102.
Row 115: K3, sm, k4 *yo, ssk, k5, rep from * to last 2 sts before m, yo, ssk, sm, k3.
Row 116: Rep row 102.
Rows 117-132: Rep rows 101-116.
Section 4
Rows 133-134: With MC, Knit.
Rows 135-136: With CC, Knit.
Rows 137-156: Rep rows 133-136.
Rows 157-158: Rep rows 133-134.
Row 159: With MC, k1, *k1, kfb, rep from * to end of row. (448 sts)
Row 160: Purl.
Row 161:Knit.
Row 162:Purl.
163-166:Rep rows 161-162.
Rows 167-168:Knit.
BO as follows:*K2tog, move st from RH needle to LH needle, rep from * to last st, cut yarn and pull through remaining st.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Wash and block to measurements.
About the Designer: Jessica Anderson
Jessica Anderson is just a Gilmore Girl, living in a Disney world, taking her coffee and knitting everywhere she goes.
She currently lives in Ohio with her very patient husband, 5 kids, 3 cats, and Bear, the Boxer puppy.
Jessica loves to create whimsical, out of the box pieces that still work in your everyday life (while not turning your hair gray trying to make them!). Look for her upcoming book with Stackpole, releasing in 2021 and guaranteed to fulfill your next baby shower present needs.
You can find her work at JessicaAndersonDesigns.com and on Ravelry as MonkeyButtBabies.
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