Ocean Waves Shawl by Courtney Kelley

Ocean Waves Shawl

Knitting
November 2016
Aran (8 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in garter st, blocked
US 10 - 6.0 mm
45" (114.5 cm) wide and 21" (53.5 cm) long.
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This versatile shawl begins at the back neck and is worked with increases to create a triangle shape. The subtle chevron−ripple border is created with simple increases and decreases. Combined with multicolor stripes, it contrasts beautifully with the solid garter body.

FINISHED SIZE
45” (114.5 cm) wide and 21” (53.5 cm) long.

YARN
Aran weight (#4 Medium).
Shown here: The Fibre Co. Terra (40% merino wool, 40% baby alpaca, 20% silk; 196 yd 179 m/ 1¾ oz 100 g): Wild Clary (MC), 2 skeins; yarrow (CC1), Logwood Purple (CC2), Mint (CC3), 1 skein each.

NEEDLES
Size U.S. 10 (6 mm): 36” (90 cm) circular (cir).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

GAUGE
15 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in garter st, blocked.