Nebra Sky Shawl | Knitting Pattern and Optional Kit

We are glad to introduce this beautiful original pattern by Louise Robert, the Nebra Sky Shawl!

This design was imagined by Christine Homonylo as part of the KID SILK CONTEST that took place on Louise's blog in the spring of 2022. Christine submitted a project based on the Nebra Sky Disc : a 4,000 year old wooden circle representing the oldest starmap.

I chose to use Kid Silk to illustrate the colors of the sky and opted for the silky, shimmery Cashsilk Lace from Biscotte Yarns to represent the stars. The contrast of textures and colors of these two yarns is perfect to evoke the fascinating composition of this ancestral sky disc. - Louise

You have the option to purchase the pattern only or the knitting kit, which contains both the yarn and the pattern needed to knit this project!

THIS KNITTING KIT INCLUDES

• The Nebra Sky Shawl knitting pattern (sent as a digital pdf format) - The pattern is included when you purchase a kit.
• LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - KID SILK [75% kid mohair, 25% silk; 210 m per 25 g] - shown in
  • (A) 2 SKEINS - shown in Botticelli for the original version and Multivers for the Muse version
  • (B) 1 SKEIN - shown in Air du temps for the original version and Chardon for the Muse version
• CASHSILK LACE VERSION | BISCOTTE YARNS - CASHSILK LACE [50% silk, 50% cashmere; 395 m per 50 g] - (C) 1 SKEIN - shown in Poire for the original version*

** Cashsilk yarn is no longer available, but it can be substituted with:

• LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - MUSE [50% Superwash Merino, 50% Silk; 400m per 50g] - 1 SKEIN - shown in Clair de Lune

IN ADDITION TO THIS KIT, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS

• Circular needles of 3.5 mm (US 4) - cable length of 120 cm (47'') - or size required to obtain the gauge.
• Tapestry needle

SIZE - ONE SIZE

Finished Measurements:

GAUGE

18 sts = 10 cm (4'') after blocking in stockinette stitch with the Kid Silk.

Obtaining the exact gauge is not important to knit this shawl. However, knitting with a tension different from the suggested gauge may require more yarn than the quantities listed above.

NOTE

This shawl is worked in a crescent shape by increasing 2 sts on every right side rows and 4 sts on every wrong side rows to the end.

In addition to the written instructions, the stitch pattern for the mosaic design in SECTION 3 and the final border in SECTION 5 are also available as a grid form at the end of the document.

All sales of this pattern will be donated to the Douglas Institute Foundation for Mental Health: https://fondationdouglas.qc.ca/

ENJOY! ♥

This pattern is sold in a digital pdf format: a link to download your pattern will be provided once the order is completed and you will also get this link by email (make sure to check your spams if you can't find the email in your inbox)