This pattern was originally designed with a yarn that is no longer in production, however we’ve used Blue Sky interchangeably and love the result. We used US 17 DPNs for the I-Cord. This creates a looser, fatter tail.

The Rainier Shawl is inspired by a Chief Joseph Blanket by Pendleton Woolen Mills that has been in my family since before I was born. This shawl is steeped in references to my Pacific Northwest roots. Here’s the story: My parents went to a party on July 4th, 1974 at Commencement Bay, Tacoma, Wa. Even in July, the water was cold. The party of ov...