Lake Effect by Cheryl Toy

Lake Effect

Knitting
September 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch, after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1024 yards (936 m)
One Size
English
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Simple and homey, this generous wrap is a dream to wrap up in. Worked as a classic triangle, the pairing of Stockinette stitch, slipped stitches, and garter-rich openwork has a wonderfully geometric firmness that is as super fun to knit.

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PATTERN NOTES
This triangular shawl increases at a rate of 6 stitches every other row. A 2-stitch garter stitch edge is maintained on both ends throughout.
The stitch patterns are both written (see Stitches Used) and charted (page4) for your preference.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Depth: 30” / 76 cm
Wingspan: 80” / 203 cm

YARN
4 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK in Evening (256 yd / 234 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein;100% Superwash Merino)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 6 US / 4 mm circular needle, 40” / 100 cm long
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
A double-pointed needle for bind-off (optional), 1 stitch marker, yarn needle

GAUGE
23 sts and 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch after blocking.