Gayley Avenue Shawl
Gayley Avenue Shawl
Light as a breeze yet surprisingly warm, this shawl can be worn year round. The pattern highlights the contrast between smooth stockinette and a deep edging of lace. The winged crescent shape is achieved through fairly aggressive blocking.
This shawl is worked flat from side to side, with shaping in the stockinette portion only. The lace cable stitch keeps the knitting interesting without being too difficult. All edges are finished neatly with borders of garter stitch, making for an enjoyable knitting experience with minimal finishing—just weave in the ends, block to shape and go!
Lace patterns are written and charted.
Finished Measurements (blocked)
26.5” [67 cm] back depth x 73” [185 cm] width of top edge at widest point x 88” [224 cm] width of bottom edge at widest point
Gauge
20 sts and 23 rows = 4“/10 cm in Edging Stitch pattern (blocked).
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Note: Gauge is not crucial but will affect finished size and yardage requirements.
Yarn
880 yds [805 m] of laceweight/2 ply yarn
Needles
US size 7 [4.5 mm] or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions
• Tapestry needle
• 5 Stitch markers
• Cable needle
Techniques Used
• Knit, purl
• Slip stitch
• 2/2 cable
• Increases: yarn over, make 1 left
• Decreases: ssk, k2tog, p2tog
• Stretchy Bind Off
Tech Edited by Knit Picks staff
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Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud (100% Baby Alpaca), 1.75 oz [50 g], 440 yds [402 m] per hank:
Yarn weight: Laceweight/2 ply
Gauge: 20 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in Slipped Stitch Pattern
Needle size: US 7 - 4.5 mm needle
Yardage: 880 yards (805 m)
