Dancing Ledge Shawl - PDF knitting pattern

Sedate ribbing in the center of this snuggly rectangular shawl explodes on either end into zigzagging stripes of colorful lace. This project begins with a provisional cast on and works across the ribbing in the main color and the first lace edge in a set of contrasting colors. Afterward, stitches are picked up from the provisional cast on for the second lace edge. Knitters may add or subtract repeats of either the ribbing or the lace patterns to customize the shawl’s length. Dancing Ledge is easy to knit, but makes a stunning final product packed with ways to play with color.

All instructions are both written and charted.

Yarn

Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply

100% Superwash Merino Wool;

400 yd/3.9 oz (365 m/110 g) skeins 2 skeins in main color, shown in Zuniga MC

and

Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply Gradient Set

100% Superwash Merino Wool; 133 yd/1.3 oz (121 m/38 g) skeins

1 set of six skeins of contrasting colors, shown in Comic Opera (Love Triangle CC1, Comical Mishap CC2, Role Reversal CC3, Witty Banter CC4, Coincidences Galore CC5, and Mistaken Identity CC6)

Or approximately 800 yards/730 meters of fingering weight in the main color and 130 yards/119 meters in each of six contrasting colors

Finished Measurements

Length: 75”/187.5 cm

Width: 17”/42.5 cm

Needles

US 5 3.75 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm long, or size to obtain gauge

Gauge

Blocked: 22 stitches and 38 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Broken Rib pattern

Blocked: 22 stitches and 33 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Zigzag Lace pattern

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit.