Bondi

Grab a pretty skein of fingering / sock yarn and enjoy the relaxation of Bondi's easy-going garter stitch and simple eyelet lace.

Yarn Requirements Approximately 400 yards / 366 metres of fingering / sock / 4 ply yarn.

Needles & Notions US 6 / 4 mm circular needles, 24 inches / 60 cm or longer, to accommodate the large number of stitches, 1 stitch marker (optional), Tapestry / yarn needle to weave in yarn ends.

Gauge 18 sts and 36 rows per 4 inches / 10 cm in garter stitch after blocking. Gauge is not crucial but a different gauge will alter the finished size, drape and amount of yarn required.

Finished Measurements Wingspan (length across top edge) 70 inches / 178 cm; Depth (at widest point) 12 inches / 30.5 cm after blocking.

Skills Required / Techniques Used Knit, purl, yarn over, increase and decrease stitches; slip stitch edges; picot or stretchy bind-off; knitted cast-on (optional); blocking (to make your finished shawl sing!). The pattern has written directions only.