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The Bookish Shawl features a simple textured pattern of garter and stockinette stitch, with a gorgeous lace border. The lace was inspired by the intricate metalwork you can find in library stacks (which often distracted me when I was supposed to be studying!).

This shawl is a quick knit in worsted-weight yarn, but you can easily substitute DK or sport-weight. Just choose an appropriate needle size and repeat the lace rows until you are happy with the dimensions. With extra edge increases giving it a cozy, generous wingspan, this is a shawl to cuddle up with as you immerse yourself in a good book.

Instructions are fully written, with an optional chart for the lace.

For a scarf version of this design, see In the Stacks.

Finished Measurements

Wingspan: 62”/157.5 cm
Depth: 22”/56 cm
Instructions for adjusting the size are provided. Please note that any changes will affect the yardage required.

Gauge

In garter stitch, 14 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm after blocking
Gauge is not critical, but yardage requirements and finished measurements will vary if your gauge differs.

Materials

• Approximately 485 yds/443.5 m solid or semi-solid worsted-weight yarn; shown in Hazel Knits Cadence in the Atmosphere colorway
• US size 8/5 mm circular needle (or size necessary to achieve gauge), preferably 40”/100 cm long
• 6 Stitch markers, including 1 in a contrast color and 2 in a second contrast color
• Optional: 8-10 extra stitch markers
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Pins for blocking

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