Oxford Circus Shawl

Oxford Circus is a small asymmetric shawl knit from side to side. Rows of yarn overs and elongated stitches highlight the beauty of variegated yarns, while contrasting color stripes add an eye-catching detail. The shawl's unique shape is created through increases along the outer edge and decreases along the top edge. The pattern also includes instructions for adding extra length if desired.

Size

One size.

Finished Measurements

• Length along top edge after blocking: 50 inches (127 cm).
• Depth from top edge to bottom edge at deepest point after blocking: 14 inches (35.5 cm).

Gauge

16 sts/32 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in garter stitch after blocking.

Materials Needed

• Fingering weight yarn.
• Main color (MC): 310 yds (285 m).
• Contrasting color (CC): 50 yds (45 m).
• 29-inch (or larger) US #6/4mm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Darning needle.

Yarn Used

Main color (MC): Blue Heron Sock Plus [80% merino wool, 20% nylon; 400yds/366m per 100g]; color: Aubergine Light; 1 skein.

Contrasting color (CC): Cascade Heritage Silk [85% merino wool, 15% mulberry silk; 437yds/400m per 100g]; color: Strawberry Cream; 1 skein.

Techniques

• Casting on stitches
• Binding off stitches
• Increasing
• Decreasing
• Yarn overs
• Elongated stitches

Pattern Notes

The shawl is worked from side to side. The shape is formed by increasing stitches on the outer edge using the "knit front and back" (KFB) increase and decreasing stitches on the top edge using the "knit 2 stitches together" (k2tog) decrease. The pattern includes detailed instructions for modifying the length and achieving the desired shape.