Psychedelic Shawl by Xandy Peters

Psychedelic Shawl

Knitting
October 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
wave pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1200 - 1300 yards (1097 - 1189 m)
24˝ x 72˝ (61 x 183cm)
English
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The Psychedelic Shawl is a twisty, turny flame stitch motif bordered by traditional feather and fan lace. This pattern uses a gradient yarn and stacked stitches to create a unique chevron stripe inspired by rainbow posters of the 1960’s and vintage knitwear.

Instructions are fully charted and include notes on marker placement.

Finished Size: 24˝ x 72˝ (61 x 183cm)

Yarn: MC: Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift, 115 yards (105m) per 25g - 5 skeins
Shown in Color 999, Black
CC: Kauni Wool 8/2 Effektgarn, 656 yards (600m) per 150g - 1 skein
Shown in Color EQ, Rainbow

Needles: Size 5 (3.75mm) 32˝ circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: Swatch instructions on next page 6 x 7˝ (15 x 18 cm) after blocking.

Other Materials: 3 stitch markers, sewing needle, pins, blocking pads.

Edited by Liz Rolle
Photos by Beth Shepherd Peters