Mashrabiya Vest / Shawl by Sarahlois Wilson

Mashrabiya Vest / Shawl

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Knitting
July 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 10 - 6.0 mm
870 yards (796 m)
Width: 80 inches Length: 18 inches
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This lacy shawl brings to mind the intricate, decorative lattice windows of Asia. Worked from the bottom up in one wide piece, it knits up quickly on large needles and yields a shocking amount of delicate fabric from only 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn. The addition of the optional armholes opens up a wide variety of styling options; wear it open, pinned or tied shut, ends thrown over your shoulders, or even as a wrap blouse!

Finished Measurements
Width: 80 inches
Length: 18 inches

Materials

  • Wandering Wool High Peaks Sock (80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 435 yds per 100g skein); 2 skeins Vintage Bluebird
  • US 10.5/6.5 mm 60-inch circular needle
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Gauge
11 sts/13 rows = 4 inches in stockinette, measured over a swatch which has been blocked; each repeat of the lace pattern measures 1.5” wide x 2” tall when blocked.