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Marrakech Shawl
Shape
Marrakech is a triangular shawl that starts from the centre top edge and increases in width and depth forming a point as you go. It is constructed using two contrasting yarns. Just one colour is worked per row. If you can knit, purl, M1 and slip a stitch purlwise then you can make your own Marrakech.
Dimensions
Wingspan: Approx 89” or 222.5cm
Depth: Approx 39.5” or 98.75cm
Yarn
2 colourways fingering yarns (840m each colour way) with long colour repeats, or two single colours. Total: 1680m (1840yds approx). 4 balls of Zauberball
Needle Size
US 2/3 (3mm) circular needles; 40” (100cm) cable.
US 8 (5mm) Double-Pointed Needle (DPN); or circular any length to cast off / bind off. A DPN will make it easier.
Gauge
Garter stripe section: 20 sts (including slipped sts) x 36 rows blocked (10cm square).
Notions
2 x stitchmarkers, Tape measure, tapestry needle, scissors, blocking mat, blocking wires and/or pins.
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- First published: July 2023
- Page created: July 5, 2023
- Last updated: August 27, 2024 …
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