The Knowth shawl is less a straightforward interpretation of the Knowth Calendar Stone in Ireland – although its half-circle shape and strong geometric lines lend themselves to knitwear design – but more a meditation upon what time and mark-making mean to a knitter.

Garter stitch is easy to knit, but its meditative rhythm is interrupted by slipped stitches that stack to form etchings on top of the knitted fabric. An almost-hourglass-like cable also nods to marking time and its relative complexity asks that the knitter slow down.

MATERIALS (not included):

YARN: Stolen Stitches Nua Sport (5[ly/ Sportweight; 60% Merino, 20% Linen, 20% Yak; 140 m per 50g)
Approx Yardage Used: MC: 535 yds / 489 m (4 balls) ; CC: 382 yds / 350 m (3 balls)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm long
2 markers A, 7 markers B, 8 removable markers C, Tapestry needle, Cable needle