Cresting Waves Shawl

An oceanic-inspired lace pattern provides a dramatic border to a lightweight and iridescent crescent shawl shaped with short rows.

Sizes 56” / 142 cm wide and 10.25 (12, 14.5)” / 26 (30.5, 37) cm deep; pictured in 10.25” / 26 cm depth

Yarn String Theory Caper Sock (80% Merino/10% cashmere/10% Nylon; 400 yds / 365 m per 4 oz skein) 1 (1, 2) skein(s) in Beach Plum or approx 345 (385, 455) yds / 315 (352, 416) m of fingering weight yarn

Needles US 5/3.75 mm circular, 32” / 80 cm or longer Or size to obtain gauge

Notions Stitch markers Stitch holders or scrap yarn Tapestry needle Blocking pins and/or wires

Gauge 20 sts and 32 rows to 4” / 10 cm in stockinette, after wet blocking