Precipice

This shawl begins at one point and is worked sideways on the bias with increases along the top edge. The stepped edge is created by putting some stitches on hold while continuing to work the other stitches. New stitches are then picked up along the edge of the fabric in two places, and the zig-zag border is added in a contrasting color.

SIZE

S (M, L, XL)

FINISHED MEASUREMENT

Span: 47 (63, 78, 94) inches

Depth at lowest point: 16 (22, 27, 33) inches

GAUGE (after blocking)

21 sts/42 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch

MATERIAL

Fingering weight yarn:

A (solid/tonal): 158 (274, 423, 604) yards

B (variegated): 165 (296, 437, 638) yards

C (solid/tonal): 165 (296, 437, 638) yard

Shown in size L using: Blue Mule Fiber Fleck Ewe (75% merino, 25% silk; 437yds/400m per 100g skein); Calamity Jane (A), Boots & Spurs (B), and Midnight, TX (C)

US #3/3.25mm circular needle, 24 inches

Tapestry needle

4 stitch markers