Star Struck

Star Struck Shawl by Elizabeth Ravenwood

What is Being Made

Star Struck is a crescent-shaped shawl designed by Elizabeth Ravenwood, created as the 2017 Doghouse Design and KAL Adventure through community voting in the A Big Comfy Doghouse Group on Ravelry. This downloadable knitting pattern combines lace and textured stitches to create an elegant, wearable accessory suitable for knitters of all skill levels.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project that employs both lace and texture techniques to achieve visual interest and dimension. The pattern utilizes circular knitting needles and incorporates stitch markers to manage increases and pattern repeats. The shawl is designed to be worn as a crescent shape, which is achieved through strategic increases and shaping throughout the construction. Optional beading adds embellishment possibilities for those who wish to customize their finished piece.

Stitches and Construction

The pattern combines lace stitches with textured knit stitches to create contrast and visual appeal. Stockinette stitch serves as the foundation for gauge measurement, with the pattern worked at a gauge of 7 stitches per inch in stockinette when unblocked. The design uses stitch markers and locking stitch markers to track pattern sections and increases as the shawl expands from its starting point to its finished crescent shape.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

• Yarn: 500 yards / 457 meters of fingering weight yarn (4-ply). The pattern includes suggested variations for alternative yarn weights on page 2 of the pattern.
• Needles: Size US 4 / 3.50 mm circular knitting needles for the main body, and Size US 6 / 4.00 mm circular knitting needles (or two sizes larger than your gauge needle) for finishing or edging
• Notions: 2 stitch markers, 4 locking stitch markers or coilless safety pins for construction management
• Optional Embellishment: Beads for edging (minimum 750 beads recommended, depending on edging length)

Difficulty Level

Star Struck is rated as a beginner level pattern, making it accessible to knitters who are new to lace and textured knitting. The combination of straightforward techniques with the visual impact of lace and texture makes this an excellent project for developing fundamental knitting skills.

Pattern Variations

The downloadable PDF includes suggested variations on page 2, offering alternative yarn weight options and customization possibilities to suit different preferences and yarn stash availability.