Boardwalk Mosaic Shawl

The Boardwalk Mosaic Shawl was designed with the image of strolling along a breezy seashore boardwalk in mind. Created as a sampler of mosaic knitting, it brings together favorite patterns arranged to resemble wooden planks. A delicate openwork insertion accents the center, while solid and striped rows of garter stitch form the borders.

The shawl incorporates five different mosaic knitting designs, offering knitters the opportunity to practice reading charts and gain confidence with this imaginative technique. The patterns are timeless, and the crescent shape ensures the shawl drapes gracefully around the neck and shoulders while remaining light enough to wear on a summer evening.

Materials

• Yarn Rowan Summerlite 4ply (100% cotton), 191 yd (175 m)/50 g ball: 1 ball each of #438 Sand Dune (MC) and #437 Seashell (CC1); 2 balls of #429 Navy Ink (CC2)

• Needles: size 3 (3.25 mm) and size 4 (3.5 mm), 32” (80 cm) or longer circular needles or sizes needed to obtain gauge

• Notions Spare needle: size 6 (4 mm) or 2 sizes bigger than larger needle for binding off, Stitch markers, Tapestry needle

• Gauge: 26 sts and 56 rows = 4” (10.2 cm) in garter stitch using smaller needles, after blocking; 24 sts and 57 rows = 4” (10.2 cm) in Mosaic patts from charts using larger needles, after blocking.

• Finished Measurements: 68” (172.7 cm) wide across upper edge and 13” (33 cm) high at tallest point in center.