Projector Shawl by Julee O'Maelmacasa

Projector Shawl

Knitting
March 2022
Light Fingering ?
36 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch, blocked
US 8 - 5.0 mm
900 - 910 yards (823 - 832 m)
20” at widest depth x 80” at longest length
English
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This shawl is part of a KAL hosted by Gary who is raising money for AIDS/Lifecycle benefitting the HIV/AIDS services of San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Los Angeles LGBT Center. While the KAL is going on, 30% of pattern sales from the Projector Shawl, Intuition Socks and Innovation Socks will be donated. You can find more info on the KAL here (https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/end-aids-kal-cal/topics)

The Projector shawl is an asymmetrical shawl shape. It has garter stitch with garter stripes that play with lace that is worked in a contrasting color. The result is a visually fun knit that is as much fun to make as it is to wear.

PATTERN INFORMATION:
Asymmetrical shawl shape
Lace and garter stripes are interspersed throughout the shawl
Beautiful lace design is worked throughout the shawl.

Materials:
US 8 (5 mm) in 36”/90cm or length preferred.
Notions:
1 - Stitch marker
Darning needle

Finished size: 20” at widest depth x 80” at longest length

Gauge: 36 sts x 40 rows = 4”/10cm with US 8 (5 mm) in garter stitch, blocked

Note: Gauge is not crucial when making this shawl however it will affect the yardage required.

Yarn:
C1: 310 yards / 280m
C2: 310 yards / 280m
C3: 280 yards / 250m

Yarn used:
C1: Golden Sheep BFL Sock. (Fingering Weight; 75% Superwash British Bluefaced Leicester/ 25% Nylon; 100g; 464 yards/ 424 meters). 1 skein required. Color used: Black Sand Beach.
C2: Golden Sheep Merino Fingering. (Fingering Weight; 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g; 438 yards/ 400 meters). 1 skein required. Color used: Blue Agave.
C3: Golden Sheep Merino Fingering. (Fingering Weight; 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g; 438 yards/ 400 meters). 1 skein required. Color used: Michelle’s Shells.

Skills to explore: asymmetrical shawl shaping, lace knitting, chart reading, working with multiple colors, I-cord BO