Nautilus Shawl

The “Nautilus Shawl -no purl in sight-” is inspired by the nautilus shell – nature’s quiet masterpiece. Shimmering layers of turquoise and iridescent rainbow tones echo the shell’s luminous shine, like the nautilus itself, this shawl celebrates harmony, balance and endless movement.

Featuring Garter stitches in DK weight yarn between the light lace yarn slip-stitches, it resembles the rainbow reflections of the Nautilus shell that emerge and disappear as the light changes. The shawl is worked with only knit and slip stitches – no purl stitch at all – and you knit with only one colour at a time.

Its asymmetrical shape adds both visual intrigue and versality. Designed with one end slightly wider, the shawl can be wrapped around the neck or drawn up as a soft hood when the air turns colder. Light, yet comforting, so soft, offering warmth without weight. A gentle hug!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Length:

Approx. 175 cm / 69 in

Width, taken at widest points:

59 cm / 23 in

YARN

C1: 1 skein of Iolair Yarn Easdale (70% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 10% cashmere; 225 m / 246 yds / 100g)

C2: 1 skein of Iolair Yarn Iona II (75% baby suri alpaca, 25% silk; 420 m / 459 yds / 100g)

or use any DK and lace yarn as substitute.

Approximate yardage used:

C1 225 m / 246 yds

C2: 420m / 459 yds

NOTIONS

Scissors, tapestry needle

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

Main needles: 4mm / US 6 circular needles with a length of 40 cm / 16 in.

Bind-off needles: 6mm / US 10

GAUGE

24 stitches and 22 rows over 10 cm / 4 in in slip-stitch pattern, blocked.

The NAUTILUS SHAWL is an asymmetric shallow triangle shawl, worked sideways, starting from one point and gradually increasing along one edge, while at the same time decreasing at the other edge. It is knitted this way until bind-off.

Increases and decreases are worked on the RS only.

Charts and written instructions are provided.