Atmosphere Shawl

The Atmosphere Shawl is a crescent shaped shawl inspired by Astronauts orbiting the Earth. Eyelets along the crescent arch represent the 16 moon and sun rises experienced in a 24 hour orbit of the Earth. The final color change represents the crossing of the Karman Line, dividing the Atmosphere from Space. Supplies - Approximately 150 grams of Salta Fingering. Main color Atmosphere (437 yards) and contrast color Space Oddity. - US Size 5 (4.5 mm) 40” circular needles - Stitch markers (one to mark the Right Side of shawl, one for eyelet transitions, and extras to help track stitch count as needed). - Darning needle. Gauge 28 sts by 32 rows = 4x4” in garter stitch on US size 5 needles. Size Approximately 78” from side to side and approximately 15” from top to bottom at the deepest point.