The Strata Shawl uses a combination of textured and lace stitches and is a deceptively easy pattern to knit. An adventurous beginner could happily make this shawl, and more experience knitters will enjoy this intuitive pattern. Stitch counts are given through out the pattern so you can easily keep track of your work.

Materials:
-310-350m (340-380 yds) DK (or 8 ply) yarn
If using Cleckheaton Superfine Merino, you will need 3 balls and I would recommend using 4.5mm needles instead of 5mm needles.
-5mm needles. An 80-100cm (32”-40”) circular will work well. Even though this shawl is knit flat in rows, using a circular needle will help accommodate the large amount of stitches.
-2 stitch markers
-Tapestry needle to weave in yarn ends
-Pins for blocking your shawl when it’s finished.

Gauge/Tension: 19sts x 32 rows per 10cm (4”) PRE blocking. While accurate gauge is not essential for this shawl, if your gauge is dramatically different your yarn requirements may differ. Take this into account. Also, your shawl will grow with blocking.

Finished Size, after blocking: Approx. 165cm (65”) wide and 46cm (18”) deep

Recommended yarn - (3 balls of each)