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Merrimac Shawl
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With its medley of lace patterns interspersed with garter bands, this shawl is as lovely to knit as it is to wear.
FINISHED SIZE: 65” wide x 13” deep.
YARN: 435 yds fingering weight wool or wool blend.
Shown in Periwinkle Sheep “Merino Yak” (70% SW Merino, 20% Yak, 10% Nylon; 435 yds/100 g) - Orchid.
NEEDLES: U.S. size 6 (4mm) 32” (80cm) circular needle.
Adjust needle size as needed to obtain correct gauge.
OTHER: Tapestry needle, stitch markers (optional).
GAUGE: 24 sts/32 rows = 4” in stockinette, blocked.
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced beginner. Techniques include long tail cast on, decreases, and yarnovers.
CONSTRUCTION: Beginning with a few stitches, the asymmetrical shape is created by increasing on one edge of the wrong side, and increasing and decreasing on the right side.
PATTERN: 7 page pdf includes schematic and both charted and written instructions for the lace.
Enjoy!

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