Icy Waters Shawl

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This soft and cuddly rectangle shawl is sure to  keep you warm this fall and winter. The combination of an addictive lace pattern and large gauge makes this a quick and rewarding project to make. One Size Length: 90.5"/ 230 cm Width: 22"/ 56 cm Recommended Yarn Daruma GEEK (Bulky weight; 56% wool, 30% polyester, 14% alpaca; 126 yards / 115 meters per 50g) 8 ball(s) in colour #2 Needles A 5mm (US 8) circular needle, 32" / 80 cm long, or straight needles or needles required to obtain correct gauge Gauge 18 sts & 22 rows = 4" / 10 cm in lace Pattern on a 5mm (US 8) needle, blocked Tools tapestry needle Techniques Used Long-tail cast-on Knitting and purling decreasing and increasing yarn overs lace knitting reading a chart (optional) Notes Shawl is worked flat back and forth in rows on a long circular needle to accommodate the amount of stitches, or on straight needles if preferred. The lace pattern is worked by either following the written instructions or from the chart. Gauge is not crucial for this project, however a difference in gauge could affect the finished size of shawl, and the amount of yarn required. Show more