Maida ticks all the boxes for a relaxing knit - it’s beautiful, simple and portable! And you’ll love knitting with Shibui’s stunning silk merino blend, Lunar.

Maida is great for new knitters; you just need to know how to cast on, knit, increase, and bind off.

SIZE
One size. A shallow trapezoid that’s 28 inches long across the bottom, 18 inches deep and 75 inches long across the top.

YARN
Shibui Lunar 60% extra fine merino, 40% mulberry silk; 50g / 401 yds: 2 skeins, shown in poppy.

GAUGE
5 sts = 1 inch in garter stitch, though gauge is not critical for this project.

NEEDLES + NOTIONS
32-inch size US 7 circular needle or size to achieve gauge. Tapestry needle.