Stephen West - Exploration Station

This top down semi-circle shawl begins with my favorite Westknits shortcut rows and yarn overs followed by two-color brioche ribbing, slipped stitches, stripes, and finally a beautiful chevron border. Choose 4 colors of yarn and enjoy the playful knitting journey!

Finished Measurements: 
22” / 56cm from CO to BO, 70”/ 178cm wingspan length. Measurements taken after blocking.

Yarn: 
Fingering weight 
Neutral + Orange version shown in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light 

Color A - El Greco 
Color B - Neon Peach 
Color C - Reindeer 
Color D - Antler

Pink + Purple version shown in Hedgehog Fibres Sock using Hush, Naive, Spell, Crystal, & Opalite

Yardage: 
Color A - 275yds / 251m 
Color B - 200yds / 183m 
Color C - 185yds / 169m 
Color D - 260yds / 238m

Needles: 
40” US 6 / 4mm circular

Gauge: 20 sts & 48 rows = 4” / 10cm in garter stitch 
You don’t need to be super exact about gauge as long as you like the knitted fabric with your chosen needle size. If your gauge is looser, you may need a bit more yardage for each color. If your gauge is tighter, you will probably use less than the recommended yardage.

Errata: Abbreviation sk2p = slip 1 knit-wise, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over