Undulatus Shawl

Inspired by a lifetime of looking up at the skies, this shawl design is a knitted translation of a cloud phenomenon that resembles undulating waves or ripples. Known as undulatus, this formation can occur at varying altitudes.

Pattern includes written instructions only.

Accessibility: This pattern includes an additional digital pdf in an easy-to-read format. The easy-to-read format is written in 22 point sans serif font (Arial) in all black text, in a single column. It has no italics. All of the directions are fully written out, and fewer abbreviations are used.

Construction

Undulatus is a sideways triangular shawl that begins with the right point, with increases worked until the full depth is achieved. Then decreases are worked, ending with the left point. The diagonal lines of the motif are worked with knit and purl stitches, creating a fabric that is fully reversible.

Finished Measurements

Sizes: 1 (2)

Wingspan: 45 (67) inches / 114.5 (170) cm

Center depth: 16 (23.75) inches / 40.5 (60.5) cm

Shown in size 1.

Yarn

Approximately 375 (825) yards / 343 (755) meters in fingering weight yarn

Shown in BFL Fingering by Big Little Yarn Co. (100% Bluefaced Leicester; 437 yards / 400 meters per 100 grams). Color: Twilight Clouds; 1 (2) skein(s)

Gauge

23 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm over motif, after blocking

Note: Achieving exact gauge is not critical for this project, but your gauge will affect the yardage required and finished measurements. If you choose not to make a gauge swatch, you may want to block your work after completing the first 8 inches or 20 cm to ensure that you like the feel of the fabric.

Needles

US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 24 inches / 60 cm long

Notions

tapestry needle