Heart of the Fire Opal

Heart of the Fire Opal was inspired by a lovely merino and soysilk blend from The Fiberists. A silky and soft DK weight yarn, it has a beautiful sheen and drape. This triangular shawl is knit from the bottom up. The sample used two skeins in DK weight, but you could use any weight from lace to Aran. For a larger shawl, you can add additional repeats of the Shawl Body (Chart B). If you increase the size of the shawl, you will need additional yarn. Materials Yarn - Boyer DK from The Fiberists, 290 yds/265 m, 2 skeins in Fire Opal. Needles - US size 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge below. 32”/80 cm circular recommended. If you are using a yarn different from the sample, use a needle that gives you a fabric you like. Gauge - 14 sts by 21 rows over 4”/10 cm in lace pattern blocked. Gauge is not overly important for this project. Use a needle that gives you a fabric you like. Finished size -31”/79 cm deep and 61”/155 cm across the top Miscellaneous - darning needle for weaving in ends