Murmuration Shawl by Celeste Young

Murmuration Shawl

Knitting
September 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1060 - 1100 yards (969 - 1006 m)
67.5" wide, 31" deep
English
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Graceful, waving birds border this sweet murmuration-inspired shawl. Lightweight yet warm, Heritage yarn is the perfect choice for between-season accessories. Combining a solid with the subtly variegated paints adds an additional layer of interest.

Finished Size: Shawl measures 67.5” wide, 31” deep after blocking

Materials: Cascade Heritage (75% Superwash Merino Wool; 437 yd 400 m 100 g): color 5604 Denim (MC), 2 hanks. Cascade Heritage Paints (75% Superwash Merino Wool; 437 yd 400 m 100 g): color 9943 Ice Caves (CC), 1 hank. Pattern uses nearly all of MC. Consider purchasing an additional “safety skein” if you are concerned about achieving correct gauge, or see note in pattern body about changing to CC sooner.

Needles: Size 4 (2.75 mm) 32” or longer circular; two size 4 (2.75 mm) double-pointed for 3-needle bind off