Description
Seed of the Setting Sun – For my sample, I’ve chosen a self-striping shawl yarn, allowing the gradual transformation of the sky in Sections 1-3 to unfold gracefully. However, if a self-striping yarn isn’t at your fingertips, fear not, dear knitter! You can conjure the same mesmerizing effect using leftover yarn or mini skeins, expertly joined together with the magical Russian Join to create your captivating striping illusion.
Worked flat and meticulously detailed in both written directions and enchanting charts, this shawl pattern is a treasure trove of knitting enchantment. And to ensure you never lose your way amidst the rows and stitches, a helpful progress tracker is included, guiding you on your journey.
Sarah Adams provided professional tech editing for this pattern.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Size Information
Small [Medium, Large]
Finished Measurements
49.75 [72, 94.25]” / 126.5 [183, 239.5] cm across the wingspan, 24.75 [36, 47.25]” / 63 [91.5, 120] cm deep, after blocking. The pattern sample is shown in medium size.
Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch markers (13 [19, 25] — one that is different from the others to denote the center spine)
Suggested Needles
US5 (3.75 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles, or size required to obtain gauge
Yarn Requirements
MC: 290 [650, 1154] yds / 265 [594, 1055] m fingering weight yarn
CC: 111 [163, 214] yds / 101 [149, 196] m fingering weight yarn
Suggested Yarn
MC: Crafter Gamer Geek — Fingering Weight
80% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon
650 yds (594 m) / 6.5 oz (183 g)
Colourway: Defiant Protector (self-striping)
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrafterGamerGeek
CC: Crafter Gamer Geek — Fingering Weight
80% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon
200 yds (183 m) / 2 oz (54 g)
Colourway: The Gloves Come Off
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrafterGamerGeek
Gauge
22 stitches by 32.5 rows in stockinette = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. While gauge is not important, as the fit is not crucial, changes in gauge will result in size differences and the yardage required to complete the project.
