One of the first movies we watched during the Movie Marathon Week... Month...Months... earlier this year was The Aeronauts. Because I am a sucker for adventures, perio d dramas, historical fictions and the like, l was intrigued. The movie was fantastic and led to the drawing above and became the inspiration for this shawl. I will admit, though, that I was singing âLetâs go Fly a Kiteâ from Mary Poppins the whole time (yes, I know that one is about a kite, but the new version has a song about balloons!) so I hope youâll enjoy thinking about travelling âup, through the atmosphereâ while youâre flying through the rows.
This pattern starts with a garter tab and is worked outward in arcs. The half pi shape is maintained through periodic yo, k1 increase rows. Contrasting colored stripes are joined with tuck stiches mimicking the ropes on a hot air balloon, while sl st scallops, a waving twisted st panel, and a knitted on bobble edging add to
the festive atmosphere inspired by the many colors and patterns seen on hot air balloons.
Finished Measurements:
- 62 inch wingspan
- 31 inch depth
Gauge: 22 sts x 29 rows / 4 in. (10 cm)
Skills:
- changing colors (stripes)
- tuck stitch/dropped stitch
- twisted stitches (knit, purl,k tk2tog, tssk)
- slipped sts
- knitted on border (joining decrease and bobbles)
- knitted cast on
- garter tab
Needles and Notions:
- U.S. size 4 (3.5mm) 60Â inch or larger circular knitting needles
- tapestry needle
- stitch markers
- U.S. size F crochet hook (optional)
Testing Requirements:
Please make a Ravelry project (I will provide send you the test code with the pattern) and post a finished picture to the test link. Additional progress pics are always welcome, too đ You will also be asked to fill out a short survey at the end. As always, don't hesitate to email me with any questions and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. I will check in periodically to see how it's going if I don't hear from you. Thank you so much for your interest in testing! I am looking forward to your feedback!
*Feel free to post teaser pics of your project on any of your accounts, but please don't post the complete project until the pattern has been officially released. Thanks!
-Barb
