Docklines Shawl
Designed by Jill Zielinski
Docklines Shawl is a top-down triangle shawl. It is a relaxing knit with bold graphic impact. Knit in three colors of North Bay Fiber Bay Blend DK (70% alpaca, 30% Targhee-Polypay wool), the fabric is light, drapey, and beautifully soft. Simple stockinette with rows of purl stripes grow from the center spine, creating striking lines that completely transform with your color choices. The shawl is finished with a generous 2x2 ribbed border for structure and polish. Written for three sizes — Small, Medium, and Large — so you can choose your perfect scale.
SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)
FINSIHED MEASUREMENTS
Small: Approx 64”/160cm wingspan x 24”/60cmdeep at center spine
Medium: Approx 72”/180cm wingspan x 35”/87.5cm deep at center spine
Large: Approx 85”/212.5cm wingspan x 40”/100cm deep at center spine
YARN
North Bay Fiber, BayBlend DK (70% Targhee-Polypay / 30% Huacaya Alpaca; 150 yd / 137 m per 50 g) in the following amounts:
Main Color: 2 (3, 4) skeins
Color 1: 1 (1, 1) skein
Color 2: 2 (3, 4) skeins
OR: Heavy DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn in the following amounts:
• Main Color: Approx 240 (357, 474)yds /218 (325, 431)m
• Color 1: Approx 78 (106, 155)yds/71 (96, 141)m
• Color 2: Approx 299 (384, 491)yds/272 (349, 446)m
Small sample shown (on cover) in Tobico (MC), Sand Point (C1), and Jack Pine (C2).
Large sample shown (on back) in Morel (MC), Sand Point (C1), and Early Maple (C2).
GAUGE
While gauge is not crucial, please note it will affect overall dimensions and yardage used.
18 sts x 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch, blocked
NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.
• Gauge Needle: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 40” / 100cm - 60” / 150cm circular needle (a circular needle long enough to accommodate stitches)— or size necessary to obtain gauge
• (optional) Larger Needle: A needle one size larger than gauge needle for a looser bind off.
TOOLS
Stitch markers (4) and tapestry needle
NOTES
• Shawl begins with a Garter Tab Cast-on and is worked flat from the top down.
• After Set-Up Row, shawl increases by 4 sts every RS row.
• A needle one size larger than Gauge Needle is recommended for Bind-off.
• Shawl may be customized to your preferred size by adding or subtracting repeats of either the 3-color or 2-color stripe sequence.
• Shawl is written for Small size with Medium and Large sizes in parentheses. When one number is listed, it applies to all sizes.
• For a looser more stretchy edge, bind off with a needle one size bigger than gauge needle.
