Shawlaholics Edition 2 comes with three shawls : Laya, Meera and Reed. Please check out the whole collection.

Reed is a common name for several tall, grass-like plants that grow in the wetlands. In many cultures reed symbolizes resilience and is often shown as an example for managing problematic situations effortlessly and gracefully. I like to think that this shawl takes inspiration from and symbolizes the quiet strength and robustness of the reed.

Reed shawl begins with a small cast on and is increased on one side into an asymmetric triangular shape. It uses garter and eyelets for the body of the shawl. The rows of cross stitches along the border and the twisted fringe bindoff reminds me of the criss-cross patterns made by tall reed stems alongside lakes and streams.

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SIZING:
One Size (Adaptable)
Reed Shawl is designed to be knit with one skein of fingering weight yarn. But if desired, it can be made larger, for which directions are included in the pattern, throughout.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Length along the Top Edge : 49″/ 124 cm
Depth: 23.5″ / 60 cm

YARN REQUIEREMENTS:
The sample uses 467 yards / 427 m of fingering weight gradient yarn.
You can choose to knit it in just 1 color or in 2 colors to imitate the look of the sample.

For a 2-color project, you will need
Color A : 312 yards / 285 m
Color B: 155 yards / 142 m
There are notes included in the pattern for working with 2 colors.

YARN USED IN SAMPLE:
Sincere Sheep 100% US Cormo Wool Fingering 2-ply 500 yards / 457 m per 113g / 4oz.

NEEDLES USED:
4 mm / US 6 circular needles min 24″ / 60 cm.

GAUGE:
20 sts and 40 rows = 4″/ 10 cm, in garter st, washed and blocked.
Gauge is not particularly important in this project. However please know that your finished measurements and yardage requirements would vary accordingly.

NOTIONS:
1 stitch marker(optional), Tapestry needle.

TECHNIQUES:
Elongated loop cross stitch, Twisted Fringe Bindoff.