Marina Shawl by Erika Wärn

Marina Shawl

Knitting
March 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in brioche and garter stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
601 - 820 yards (550 - 750 m)
S / M / L
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Imagine a triangular shawl adorned with delightful brioche patterns, interwoven with classic garter stitch. This shawl embraces you like a warm hug, framing your shoulders elegantly. But that’s not all - your creative spirit can run wild! Mix and match yarns in one, two, or even multiple colors. Dive into the pattern guide, explore, and let your imagination soar — the choice is entirely yours!

Happy knitting :slightly_smiling_face:

Size: S / M / L
small: width 156 cm, depth 82 cm
medium: width 173 cm, depth 90 cm
large: width 203 cm, depth 100 cm

Yarn: Category DK of 180-220 m/100 g.
Total Yardage: approx. 540 / 620 / 720 m, or 300 / 340 / 400 g, or 3 / 3,5 / 4 skeins.

Using two colors: 2 skeins for each color (400 g in total) are enough for all sizes
Using three colors: 1 skein of each color (300 g in total) is enough for size SMALL
Using four colors: 1 skein of each color (400 g in total) is enough for all sizes

Reference photos: DK, Merino-Linen 90/10, hand dyed. 180 m/100 g

Gauge: 12 sts / 12 rows in brioche = 10 x 10 cm after blocking. Gauge is affecting final measurements and yardage.

Needles: Size 5.0 mm (or corresponding size to achieve gauge) on cables. It’s good to have cables of length 40/80/120 mm on hand. Start with the shortest cable and increase length when needed. The i-chord border is knitted with size 6.0 mm.

Extras: A tapestry needle to weave in yarn
ends and a measure tape.