TEPHRA

Tephra is a cozy shawl that pairs an easy-to-wear winged-triangle shape with stunning textured stitches that just beg to be touched. Tephra’s straightforward, top-down construction allows you to make the most of a special yarn, and its mesmerizing allover texture of twisted rib and cheery popcorn stitches ensure you will savor every row. Worked up in your favorite DK-weight yarn, Tephra is a versatile accessory and a deeply satisfying knit.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS 
Finished shawl measures 47” [119.5 cm] wide by 23” [58.5 cm] deep at center after blocking.

MATERIALS 
850 yards [775 meters] of DK weight yarn needed
Sample is knit in Green Mountain Spinnery Mewesic (180 yards [165 meters]/57g), in color “Mean Mr. Mustard”; requires 5 skeins.

GAUGE 
20 stitches x 29 rows = 4” [10 cm] square in 1x1 twisted ribbing with gauge needle, after blocking
Note: Gauge is not critical for this pattern, but changes to pattern gauge will impact both finished measurements and yardage required.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
One 60” [150 cm] circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge 
Recommended size: US 5 / 3.75 mm

NOTIONS 
Stitch markers (up to 43 may be used, with one in a different color or style to designate center of shawl), smooth waste yarn for provisional cast-on, yarn needle for weaving in ends, blocking wires and T-pins, double-pointed needles (optional, for Garter Tab Cast On)

DIFFICULTY 
Advanced-Intermediate: Skills required for this pattern include provisional cast-on, increasing and decreasing. Instructions are provided for special techniques, as described below.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES 
Complete instructions are provided within the pattern for the following techniques: Garter Tab Cast On, Crochet Provisional Cast On (optional), Knitted Lace Bind Off (optional)

PATTERN STYLE 
Instructions for stitch patterns are provided in both charted and written form.
Note: This pattern includes a “Chart Sequence Diagram” that graphically illustrates the sequence of charts worked for each section of the shawl. It is not necessary to utilize this diagram in order to knit this pattern; however, knitters who prefer visual instructions to written ones may find this a helpful ‘cheat sheet’ to work from once they have gotten their shawl underway.

WHERE TO BUY
Tephra can be purchased directly (via Payhip) using the “Buy Pattern” button above, as well as on Ravelry and Lovecrafts. You can preview this pattern in full before purchasing via the button below.