ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Turquoise Trail Shawl begins with stockinette stitch and simple increases then flows into the southwest-inspired textured cable panels that evoke both cabochons of turquoise and trails. This shawl is a top-down shawl worked in DK weight yarn. “Cabochons” are formed with Lifted-Over Knot Stitches and the “trails” are simple 2/2 cables. The Turquoise Trail Shawl uses the same textured cable panels as my Turquoise Trail Pullover and Cowl. The Turquoise Trail is an easy day trip along national scenic byways in New Mexico starting from either Albuquerque or Santa Fe.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
One Size: About 45” (114.5 cm) wingspan by 17” (43 cm) deep

MATERIALS
Yarn: 460 yds (420 m) DK weight yarn
Sample shawl knit in Treasure Goddess Yak Silk DK Treasures and used all of two skeins (200 g, 460 yards).
Needles: Size US 6 (4.00 mm) 32” (80 cm) or longer circular needle (or size needed to get gauge)
Notions: 13 stitch markers (one unique), dpn or cn for cables, tapestry needle

GAUGE
22 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st after blocking