Rivan by Emily Wood

Rivan

Knitting
August 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Rib, after blocking
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1375 yards (1257 m)
One size
English
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Colour and texture zigzag through this bold shawl in a feast for the senses. Offering up the perfect palette Party of Five gradient play, the Rivan Stole promises constant interest with modular triangles joined together and a fun. zingy edge.

Note: an updated Rivan 2022 version (from the SweetGeorgia website) includes new colour and yarn variations to inspire your next knit.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
70” / 178 cm long, 13 ½“ / 34.5 cm at narrowest point, and 16 ½” / 42 cm at widest point

YARN
2 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in Silver (MC) (425 yds / 388 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon).
1 set SweetGeorgia Yarns Party of Five in Tough Love Sock in Escape (Fizzy Water CC1, Summer Skin CC2, Apricot CC3, Grapefruit CC4, and Clementine CC5) (105 yds / 96 m per 1 oz / 28 g mini skein; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon).

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 4 US / 3.5 mm needle, at least 50” / 130 cm long
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Yarn needle, stitch markers

GAUGE
24 sts and 40 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter Rib, after blocking
24 sts and 40 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Eyelet Stripes, after blocking
Approx 32 rows = 4” along long edge, after blocking

PATTERN NOTES
The Rivan shawl begins with ten small triangles, worked from the center outward, which create the zigzag shape of the rest of the shawl. These triangles are joined together, and the shawl is worked lengthwise for the remainder.
Stitch markers act as reminders for the turning points of the shawl. Consider using two different colours of stitch markers—one to mark the increases at the peaks of the triangles and the other to mark the decreases in the valleys.
When switching back and forth between yarn colours, carry the other yarn up the side of the work if it will not be used for two rows. Otherwise, break the original yarn when joining the next colour.
The stitch patterns are both written (see Stitches Used) and charted (see p 4) for your preference.

Visit the School of SweetGeorgia for loads of workshops and tutorial resources to help bump your skills and discover new techniques!