First Light

If you're looking for a project that's satisfying, not exhausting, First Light is for you.

Let your shoulders drop as the lace unfolds with simple increases and decreases in stockinette stitch. There’s enough to keep you interested, but not too much to wreck your flow.

You work this asymmetric triangle shawl on the bias, casting on at one tip and increasing stitches as you knit toward the opposite long edge. Slip-stitch edges and an I-cord bind-off add a polished finish.

This pattern is designed to work with you. Knit it larger. Knit it smaller. Use the yarn you want. You’re in control.

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8-page PDF download

Written and charted instructions

Detailed stitch counts

Schematic with measurements

Instructions to modify the size

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WHAT'S INSIDE

Blocking instructions

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Easy-to-follow instructions
for stress-free knitting

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Yarn

Two skeins of CaMaRose Tynd Lamauld (50% Llama, 50% Wool; 220 m / 240 yds per 50 g).

Or approximately 440 m / 480 yds of similar fingering weight yarn.

needles

Size 4 mm / US 6 needles or size to obtain pattern gauge

Although you work this shawl flat, I recommend using 80–100 cm / 32–40 inch circular needles to accommodate the growing number of stitches.

stitches used

k: knit
kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch
k2tog: knit two stitches together
p: purl
slwyif: slip one stitch purlwise with yarn in front
sl1k2togpsso: slip one stitch knitwise, knit two stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over
ssk: slip, slip, knit; slip one stitch knitwise, slip another stitch knitwise, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops
yo: yarn over

finished measurements

After blocking
Width: 147 cm / 58 in
Depth: 78 cm / 31 in

The pattern includes instructions for adjusting the size.

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Do not copy, share, or sell the pattern. But feel free to sell the knitted item.

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