Inspired by the quiet beauty of tree bark with its infinite variety of textures and colors, Elica elevates a simple side-to-side shawl construction by mixing a variety of stitches for tactile and visual interest (CHART ONLY).

The body of this shawl is worked in easy garter stitch and features a wide border of flowing cables combined with rows of eyelets and twists. The simple twists are repeated at the top edge along with a row of yarn overs, which also provide for a convenient placement of blocking wires. The stitch textures are interesting on both sides, making this shawl reversible.

finished measurements:
Wingspan: Approx. 76” / 193 cm
Length at center back: Approx. 15” /38 cm
Measurements are after blocking and relaxing.

suggested yarn:
2 skeins Sundara Yarn Aran Merino (245 yd / 224 m per 3 ½ oz / 100 g skein;100% Superwash Merino Wool) in Joy

needles:
Size 9 US / 5.5 mm knitting needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

notions:
Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle, blocking pins

gauge:
18 sts and 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter stitch, before blocking
15 sts and 23 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter stitch, after blocking and relaxing

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