Malibu is a symmetrical triangular shawl, worked back and forth from the top down. Starting with a garter tab cast on, stitches are increased every RS row at both edges and at the center of the shawl. Instructions for both a 2-color and a 3-color version are included in this pattern. The combination of a cute and easy slip stitch pattern (working with one color on any given row, changing colors every 2 rows), a wide striped section and the sportive 3 x 1 ribbing give this shawl a sophisticated yet casual look.
Modification notes
Each section can be shortened or lengthened by working more or less repeats of the pattern repeats. The ribbing section can be enlarged by working full repeats (rows 1 to 8) of the ribbing pattern. Be aware that the amount of yarn needed will change with each alteration.
Yarn
2-color version:
522 yds (477 m) in C1
347 yds (317 m) in C2
3-color version:
522 yds (477 m) in C1
219 yds (200 m) in C2
128 yds (117 m) in C3
of a sport weight yarn that gives you the correct gauge
Needles
US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 40” (100 cm) long for ribbing
US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 40” (100 cm) long or size needed to get gauge.
Gauge
19 sts x 40 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in slip stitch pattern after blocking.
19 sts x 33 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch after blocking.
Gauge is not crucial for this project but will affect yardage and final size when different.
Finished measurements
78.75” (200 cm) wingspan, 32.25” (82 cm) deep at center.
Notions
4 stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking tools.
SUGGESTED YARN: The Fibre Co. Amble, BC Garn Bio Balance
NOTE - The pdf Ravelry pattern will be emailed separately from Ravelry to you. If you include in the notes your Ravelry name, it will be added to your library.
