Contains:
*shawl knitting pattern
*US Imperial Measurement
- Suitable for beginners
Materials you need at home:
*Yarn: Approx 800 yards of fingering weight yarn. C1: 400 yds, C2: 400 yds
*Dimensions: (AFTER BLOCKING) 63 inch wingspan, 23 inch depth.
*Needles: US size 5.
*Notions: Tapestry needle.
*Gauge: 24 stitches by 32 rows is 4 inches in chevron stockinette stitch on US size 5 needles. (Gauge is not important for this project).
California Waves is reminiscent of a wave pattern as it dissipates. A chevron stitch pattern, alternating in garter and stockinette, increases in width as the shawl grows. A stripey border and i-cord bind-off finish off this piece, giving it a polished look.
Afifa Sayeed
Born in the Indian sub-continent and educated in Asia, Europe and the United States, I currently live in California. My work is informed by all these cultures. Passionate about bringing together elements of classic design from a variety of sources to create something new and original, I bring a modern sensibility and love of construction to the art of knitting. In the past three years, I have published a full wardrobe of garments from fingerless mittens, cowls, hats, scarves, shawls, sweaters, and more. I conduct knitting workshops seasonally, regularly contribute promotional designs for some of California’s favorite local yarn shops, and have collaborated with several independent dyers across the country.