Starfluff Shawl

Starfluff Shawl is an invitation to experiment with textured yarns and combine two unlikely skeins. This design features Full Moon Fibres who creates vibrant, original hand-dyed colours in Ontario.

This design alternates a simple texture stitch (that looks woven) with an easy tulle lace stitch. The final section is a repeat of the texture section worked by striping both yarns (one at a time).

To finish, a loopy crochet fringe is added using both yarns held together and fluffy tassels complete the creation.

Craft Knitting

Skill Level

Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius

Skills tab cast on (instructions given), simple lacework, basic crochet (optional - for fringe), tassel making (optional)

Gauge not cucial - approx 18 sts and 48 rows = 10 cm (4”) in 2-colour striped Texture Stitch (final section) on 4 mm lying flat after blocking

Yardage and Yarn 100-150 g textured heavy lace or fingering yarn

Suggested Brand

• 1 skein Full Moon Fibres Moon Rock Slub 90% superwash merino, 10% nylon 400 m (438 yds) per 100 g shown in colour Imposter’s Imposter (pink with orange speckles) and Tidepools of your Life (mint green speckle)

PLUS

• 1 skein Full Moon Fibres Moon Dust Suri 74% baby alpaca, 26% silk 300 m (328 yds) per 50 g shown in colour Peony (pink) and Lakeside Dreaming (teal)

Needles

• 4 mm (US 6) 80 cm (32”) circulars (sharp tips are helpful with textured yarns)
• 5 mm (US 8) of any kind for BO
• 2.5 mm (US C) crochet hook (optional - for loopy fringe) or size needed to obtain gauge

Other Materials

• tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook for tails
• 1 ring stitch marker and 1 locking marker
• small hardcover book for tassel making

Published March 2021

Language English