Mixed Stories by Joji Locatelli

Mixed Stories

Knitting
September 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Body Mesh pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
425 yards (389 m)
49 inches (122½ cm) from side to side and 21 inches (52½ cm) from top to bottom at deepest point (after blocking).
English
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I designed this shawl around a little skein of yarn… It was totally inspiring, which is good! But too inspiring can be overwhelming…
Do I want to make something simple and minimalist? Or something with lace? Or Something with cables!?
Do I want a delicate and romantic shawl? Or something more casual, for comfort wear?
I tried to picture myself wearing this piece and see what circumstances I found myself in… But the images kept coming as mixed stories…
So here you have it, a little gem born from many ideas… With cables, and lace. Romantic, but also casual… Hopefully it will join me in many adventures.

Do you have a special skein that inspires you too?

Finished Measurements:
49 inches (122½ cm) from side to side and 21 inches (52½ cm) from top to bottom at deepest point (after blocking).

Materials:
Yarn: Plucky Feet by The Plucky Knitter (90% Merino-10% Nylon, 425y/115g) – 1 skein.
Needles: US 6 (4mm) knitting needles.
Stitch markers, blocking accessories.

Gauge:
16 stitches and 28 rows to 4 inches (10cm) in body mesh pattern, after blocking. Gauge is not crucial for this project, but changes might result in a smaller/larger shawl and therefore a different yardage requirement.