Byatt is an asymmetrical shawl inspired by the English novelist A.S. Byatt.

Most of the shawl is knitted in garter stitch and it uses two skeins of hand-dyed 4ply sock yarn. You never work more than one colour at any time, as the braided effect is obtained using a slip-stitch pattern. Byatt is finished off with a lacy edge in the contrast colour and a picot cast-off. The pattern features a small cable, but a cable needle is optional.

Byatt is designed to use every inch of that gorgeous hand-dyed yarn, so please take time to check your gauge. The pattern includes a section of how to modify the size of the shawl.

The pattern is both charted and has written instructions. It is fully tech-edited, contains clear photos, and a schematic.

MATERIALS (not included):

Yarn Used: Old Maiden Aunt Merino Superwash 4ply (4ply/Fingering weight; 100% merino; 366m per 100g skein)

Shown in: Crazy Ivan (1 skein) and Afraid of the Woods (1 skein)

Yardage: 713 - 732 m (780 - 800 yards)

Needles: 4mm (US 6) ; circular needles recommended due to amount of stitches.

Size: one size: 97cm/38" by 205cm/80.75" by 176cm/69.25"