Otter Cove Shawlette

This crescent shaped shawl is worked from the bottom up, and features the signature Ball & Skein Cobblestone pattern for the border. The construction includes a simple short row technique using decreases with no need to wrap and turn. We?re now showing it in two versions. We like them both, but we've fallen for the feel of the lighter gauge with the extra color.

The DK version can be worked with any DK weight yarn, and works up great using variegated yarns. Cathay 4 Streak gave us a delightful structure with enough drape for the piece.

The sport/light DK weight version uses 3 colors, and is wider and a bit shorter than the DK weight version. For this version we chose Serena from Manos del Uruguay which gives you lots of drape and is perfect for a lighter look and feel. The fact that it?s a fair trade yarn from a Woman's cooperative is a big bonus!

SKILLS USED
-Knit & purl, cast on & bind off
-Increasing, decreasing
-Speciality BO: Stretchy bind off (see notes in technique section)
-Short rows using simple decreases

Yarn - Sport/Light DK weight version
Manos del Uruguay Serena, (60% Baby Alpaca, 40% Pima Cotton), 170 yds/155 meters per 50g skein), 3 skeins.
Sample uses the following colors (2020):
Color A: Manos del Uruguay Serena, S2162 Raspberry, 1 skein
Color B: Manos del Uruguay Serena, S9009 Beach Towel, 1 skein
Color C: Manos del Uruguay Serena, S2438 Infinity Pool, 1 skein

Needles (both versions)
US#6/4mm - 32” or 40” circular needle

Notions
stitch markers
Darning needle for weaving in ends

GAUGE
DK version - approx. 5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch using US#6/4.0mm needles
Sport/ Light DK version - approx. 6 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch using US#6/4.0mm needles

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx Width: 8” / (9.5”) Approx Length: 58” / (54”)