Navigator

Navigator is a large and cosy triangle shawl, knitted on the bias, using two contrasting colours of Castaway DK yarn from Pirate Purl Yarns. The shawl features an interesting mosaic stitch pattern that uses one colour per row to create the illusion of rippling water on the ocean.

Yarn Requirements Pirate Purl Yarns Castaway DK (100% Merino Wool; 258 yards/236 metres per 100 grams). Shown in MC - Already Here (Blue), 2 skeins, CC - Blue Vapor (Grey), 1 skein.

Or approximately 500 yards/457 metres MC, and 250 yards/229 metres CC.

Gauge 16 stitches and 30 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.

Techniques Used/Skills Required Knit stitch; Increase/decrease stitches: Mosaic knitting/slipped stitches; Blocking; The pattern is fully written out but a chart for the mosaic stitch is also included.