1 am a voracious reader. When I think of heroines, I think of my favorite books. This shawl is named for the world Illona Andrews brings to life in her Kate Daniels books: ever-changing, unexpected, bold, non-traditional, and sassy as hell. If you were the kind of gal who rooted for Buffy, you'll love Kate.
Yarn
Wooly Wonka Fibers Artio Sock: 50/50 BFL wool/silk. 435 yards/100 gram skeins. Colorway: Shapeshifter.
Materials
US 4 (3.5mm) circular needle 6 stitch markers Cable needle, darning needle Blocking pins or wires Gauge 26 sts per 4 in/10 cm, 30 rows per 4 in/10 cm. Volatile Magic by Liz Abinante · Wooly Wonka Fibers Exclusive Instructions CO 4. Knit 6 rows. Do not turn work on the last row. Rotate work 90° clockwise and pick up 6 stitches along the row edge and cast on. 10 sts total. Set-Up Row 1 (WS): k2, p6, k2. Row 2 (RS): k2, pm, yo, k1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1, yo, pm, k2. (14 sts) Row 3: k2, slm, p to m, slm, k2. Row 4: k2, slm, yo, k to m, yo, slm, k2. (16 sts) Row 5: k2, slm, p to m, slm, k2. Row 6: k2, slm, yo, k4, pm, yo, k4, yo, pm, k4, yo, slm, k2. (20 sts) Row 7: k2, slm, p to last m, slm, k2
Body Set-Up
Row 1 (RS): k2, slm, yo, k to m, slm, yo, k1, C6B C4B, k to m, yo, slm, k to m, yo, slm, k2. Row 2: k2, slm, k to m, slm, p to m, slm, k to m, slm, k2. Rows 3,7,9: k2, slm, yo, k to m, slm, yo, k to m, yo, slm, k to m, yo, slm, k2. Rows 4, 8: k2, slm, p to last m, slm, k2. Row 5: k2, slm, yo, k to m, slm, yo, C4F, k4, C4F, yo, slm, k to m, yo, slm, k2. Row 6: k2, slm, k to m, slm, p to last m, slm, k2. 40 sts after completing Row 9.
Body
Row 1 (RS): k2, slm, yo, k to m, slm, yo, \*k4, C4B, rpt from \* to m, yo, slm, k to m, yo, slm, k2. Row 2: k2, slm, p to m, slm, p to m, slm, k to m, slm, k2. Row 3: k2, slm, yo, k to m, slm, yo, k to m, yo, slm, k to m, yo, slm, k2. Row 4: k2, slm, p to last m, slm, k2. Row 5: k2, slm, yo, k to m, slm, yo, k2, \*C4F, k4, rpt from \* to 2 sts before m, k2, yo, slm, k to m, yo, slm, k2. Row 6: k2, slm, k to m, slm, p to last m, slm, k2. Row 7: as Row 3. Row 8: as Row 4. Work Body Rows 1-8 nine more times. 16 sts added each repeat, 200 sts total after final repeat. CO/BO: cast on/bind off the stitch rpt: repeat C4B: sl2 onto cable needle, hold in k: knit sl: slip back, k2, k2 from cable needle m: marker slm: slip marker C4F: sl2 onto cable needle, hold in p: purl st(s): stitch(es) front, k2, k2 from cable needle pm: place marker yo: yarn over kfb: knit into the front and back of RS/WS: right side, wrong side
Volatile Magic by Liz Abinante · Wooly Wonka Fibers Exclusive
Work Rows 1-7 once more. 216 sts. Next row (WS): k2, slm, k to m, slm, p to m, slm, k to m, slm, k2. Luge Row 1 (RS): k2, slm, yo, k to m, slm, yo, \*k4, C4B, rpt from \* to m, yo, slm, k to m, yo, slm, k2. Row 2: k2, slm, k to m, slm, p to m, slm, k to m, slm, k2. Row 3: k2, slm, yo, k to m, slm, yo, k to m, yo, slm, k to m, yo, slm, k2. Row 4: as Row 2. Row 5: k2, slm, yo, k to m, slm, yo, k2, \*C4F, k4, rpt from \* to 2 sts before m, k2, yo, slm, k to m, yo, slm, k2. Row 6: as Row 2. Row 7: as Row 3. Row 8: as Row 2. Row 9: k2, slm, yo, k to m, slm, yo,\*k4, C4B, rpt from \* to m, yo, slm, k to m, yo, slm, k2. Row 10: k2, slm, p to m, slm, p to m, slm, p to m, slm, k2. Row 11: k2, slm, yo, k to m, slm, yo, k to m, yo, slm, k to m, yo, slm, k2. Row 12: as Row 2. Row 13: k2, slm, yo, k to m, slm, yo, k2,\*C4F, k4, rpt from \* to 2 sts before m, k2, yo, slm, k t( m, yo, slm, k2. Row 14: as Row 2. Row 15: as Row 3. Row 16: as Row 2. 32 sts added. Work Rows 1-8 twice more (or until desired size in achieved). 16 sts added each repeat of Rows 1-8.
Finishing
BO gently but firmly and weave in ends. Soak shawl in lukewarm water for 20-30 minutes, using a wool-wash of your choice. Roll up in a large towel and squeeze out excess water. Pin to finished measurements and allow to dry thoroughly. CO/BO: cast on/bind off C4B: sl2 onto cable needle, hold in back, k2, k2 from cable needle C4F: sl2 onto cable needle, hold in front, k2, k2 from cable needle kfb: knit into the front and back of rpt: repeat sl: slip slm: slip marker st(s): stitch(es) yo: yarn over the stitch k: knit m: marker p: purl pm: place marker RS/WS: right side, wrong side
