Airlock

Airlock is a study in space, light, and the breath between moments. Large holes float through the fabric with single purl ridge details, framed by delicate eyelet borders that mark subtle pauses and rhythm. Each stitch is a threshold between presence and absence, a suspended breath in time.

This shawl celebrates the beauty of what is not there as much as what is. A space to breathe, to wander, to notice the silence and emptiness. Airlock invites you to explore the balance between structure and void, letting the fabric echo the rhythm of air itself.

Airlock designed for specifically Berlin Knits festival.

SIZES

One Size with 38.25”/97 cm straight edge, 45.25”/115 cm sloped edge, 24.5”/62 cm bind-off edge

YARN

Frida Fuchs, Steppke Single, (100% SW Merino wool; 366 m / 400 yds per 100 g skein), 1 skein, shown in Titanic (special colourway for Berlin Knits)

or

LITLG, Singles (100% SW Merino wool; 366 m / 400 yds per 100 g skein), 1 skein, shown in French Lavander

YARDAGE

350 yds / 320 m of fingering weight yarn

NEEDLES

US 4 / 3.50 mm circulars or straight needles, any length to accommodate stitches; or size needed to obtain correct gauge

NOTIONS

Tapestry needle

GAUGE

27 sts x 44 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch, blocked. Note: Gauge is not crucial but will affect the size of the shawl and yarn consumption

SKILLS

Level: Intermediate

Techniques: Garter stitch, eyelets, holes, I-cord edging and bind off