Optimism by Lana Jois

Optimism

Knitting
February 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
960 yards (878 m)
Wingspan: 86½”/216 cm; Depth: 30½”/76 cm
English
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A relaxing garter stitch shawl is livened up by an interesting construction, pretty daisy chains and lovely colors! This large yet light
wrap is an easy and fun knit!

Yarn
Miss Babs Tarte
75% Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Nylon, 10% Tencel; 500 yd/4.3 oz (457 m/122 g) skeins
1 skein in each of 2 colors, shown in Sunny (Color 1) and Lotus (Color 2)

Or approximately 480 yards/440 meters of fingering weight yarn in each of 2 colors.

Finished Measurements
Wingspan: 86½”/216 cm
Depth: 30½”/76 cm

Needles
US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needle, 32”/80 cm long, or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 23 stitches and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm square in garter stitch.
Unblocked: 26 stitches and 30 rows = 4”/10 cm square in garter stitch.

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

Notions
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle