Wonderland Shawl by Xandy Peters

Wonderland Shawl

Knitting
July 2016
Sport (12 wpi) ?
US 6 - 4.0 mm
850 - 1000 yards (777 - 914 m)
60" (152 cm) wide and 17" (43 cm) deep
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This shawl pattern is also available as part of the Jersey Shore Knits II ebook.
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier is a local landmark in Ocean City. It’s facade with red and white towers is iconic, reminding many generations of their youth spent at the shore.

Worked in 3 colors, this crescent shaped shawl uses short rows to create a simple colorwork motif which provides a transition between the crescent and the wavy lace border.

Finished Size: 60” (152 cm) wide and 17” (43 cm) deep crescent.
Yarn: Color A: 1 skein Spun Fiber Co. Luna Sport 100% local Merino, 350 yards (320 m) per 100g. Shown in Jadeite.
Color B: 1 skein Spun Fiber Co. Luna Sport 100% local Merino, 350 yards (320 m) per 100g. Shown in Crimson. Full skein is not used.
Color C: 1 skein Spun Fiber Co. Luna Sport 100% local Merino, 350 yards (320 m) per 100g. Shown in Natural.
Needles: Size 6 (4 mm) 40” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 18 sts x 36 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) square in garter stitch after blocking.
Other Materials: Blocking surface, blocking wires, pins.

About the dyer
Spun Fiber Co. got its start through a successful Kickstarter campaign. Built on transparency and accountability, Spun offers beautiful hand dyed yarns made with locally sourced fiber.

Edited by Liz Rolle
Photos by Beth Shepherd Peters