Cirque du Soie by StevenBe

Cirque du Soie

Knitting
July 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
14 stitches = 2 inches
in 1x1 rib (unstretched) on smallest needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
2600 yards (2377 m)
one size fits most
English
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This vintage-inspired shrug is classic, clever, and funky. Using Steven’s fiber mixology and gradient knitting techniques, this garment has remarkable drape and texture.

Note: Yarn is held multi-stranded throughout the project and yardage is divided up as follows:
Yarn A: 2 skeins Madelinetosh Tosh Sock (100% superwash merino; 395 yd)
Yarn B: 2 skeins Shibui Silk Cloud (60% mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd; 25 g)
Yarns C & D: 5 skeins Alchemy Silken Straw, 2 skeins color C and 3 skeins color D (100% silk; 236 yd; 40 g)