Skywalker

Skywalker is a semi-circular shawl, worked from the top down.  You start with 9 stitches picked up around a garter stitch rectangle, and work out with increase rows loosely based on Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Pi-Shawl formula.  

Lace patterns are placed in between these increase rows.  The stitches start out quite easy and get a bit more challenging as the project progresses and you are ready to learn new skills!

MATERIALS
You will need approx. 400 yards of fingering or lace weight yarn.  A luxury yarn you have been saving for an extra special reason would be PERFECT for this project!

Lace Weight Version
400 yards Lace Weight Yarn
US size 4 [3.5 mm] circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Light Fingering Weight Version
420 yards Light Fingering Weight Yarn
US size 5 [3.75 mm] circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

ALL
Length of smooth scrap yarn
Tapestry needle

YARN USED
Lace Weight Version
Sweet Georgia Cash Silk (55% silk/45% cashmere; 4 oz [113 g] / 400 yds [366 m]) 1 skein
Light Fingering Weight Version
String Theory Blue Stocking (80% blue faced leicester wool/ 20% nylon; 4 oz [115 g]/ 420 yards [384 m]) 1 skein

GAUGE
22 sts/30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, unblocked

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 38 inches at widest point wide by 19 inches long at center