{"product_id":"cosmic-connections","title":"Cosmic Connections Shawl Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work.” – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to take your knitting experience out of this world?! We are headed over the moon with this mystery knit that was designed to be unlike anything you’ve found on Earth! This opulent wrap takes inspiration from stars, galaxies, outer space, and everything else the universe has to offer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunique construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebias knitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eslipped stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecolor changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll techniques with charts will also include written instructions. Lisa K Ross has created tutorial videos to guide you through any new techniques. There will NOT be any stranded colorwork or brioche. This design is intended for intermediate knitters, but her patterns and tutorials are designed to guide adventurous beginner skills to the next level. The best part of a KAL… there will be lots of helpful knitters to keep you from getting lost in space!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(See the previous MKAL wraps to get an idea of the general size and shape it could be:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/garden-variety-5\"\u003eGarden Variety\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/just-beachy-5\"\u003eJust Beachy\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/mountain-musings\"\u003eMountain Musings\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/secret-forest-2\"\u003eSecret Forest\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/wings-of-wonder\"\u003eWings of Wonder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstro-Knot Supplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo sets of US 5 (3.75 mm) needles (or as required to meet gauge); 32” \/ 80 cm, 40” \/ 100 cm, or similar length recommended\u003cbr\u003eNOTE: In place of a second set of gauge needles, you can use needles of a smaller gauge, an extra cable, or scrap yarn. Interchangeable needles are particularly useful for this knit.) I recommend choosing gauge needles based on the Swatching Guide (included as a separate pdf with pattern purchase) and\/or the needles used on and of Lisa's previous MKAL wraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBLOCKED: 20 sts and 40 rows = 4”\/10cm in garter stitch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eafter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewet-blocking and pinning\u003cbr\u003eUNBLOCKED: 24 sts and 48 rows = 4”\/10cm in garter stitch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebefore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblocking\u003cbr\u003e(\u003cem\u003eNOTE: Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yardage\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired: 2 stitch markers, 2 cable needles (or paperclip, toothpick, or double pointed needle to use for cables), and tapestry needle\u003cbr\u003eOptional: 22 stitch markers (for repeats), blocking wires, pins, and mats (see my recommendations)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMC: 800 yds \/ 732 m fingering weight yarn\u003cbr\u003eC1-7: 133 yds \/ 122 m fingering weight yarn in EACH of 7 colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAurora Australis\u003cbr\u003eCosmic Rainbow\u003cbr\u003eOrion\u003cbr\u003eRed Nebula\u003cbr\u003eAsteroid Belt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis project also works great with stash and leftover yarns! Included in your pattern is a section on ‘Curating Your Own Kit’ with suggestions for compiling your own palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese kits can also be used for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdaisycreations.com\/shop\/p\/wings-of-wonder-mkal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWings of Wonder, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdaisycreations.com\/shop\/p\/mountain-musings-mkal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain Musing, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdaisycreations.com\/shop\/p\/just-beachy-mkal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust Beachy, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdaisycreations.com\/shop\/p\/secret-forest-mkal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecret Forest , \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdaisycreations.com\/shop\/p\/garden-variety-mkal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Variety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sally Ridgway\/Paper Daisy Creation","offers":[{"title":"Aurora Australis","offer_id":47220828405912,"sku":"PDCCAA","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cosmic Rainbow","offer_id":47220828438680,"sku":"PDCCCR","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orion","offer_id":47220828471448,"sku":"PDCCO","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Asteroid Belt","offer_id":47220828504216,"sku":"PDCCAB","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red Nebula","offer_id":47220828536984,"sku":"PDCCRN","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0758\/7480\/files\/cosmin_connections.png?v=1758268490","url":"https:\/\/www.salamancawoolshop.com\/products\/cosmic-connections","provider":"Salamanca Wool Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}