Solaris by Makenzie Alvarez

Solaris

Knitting
July 2024
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
775 - 820 yards (709 - 750 m)
One Size
English
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Wrap yourself in warmth with the Solaris shaw. This shawl was inspired by the dancing rays of the sun with its twisting and turning cables balanced with squishy garter. Worked in worsted weight yarn, it will work up quickly and be ready to adorn your shoulders in no time, keeping the you warm and cozy.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Size
71” /180 cm wingspan
37”/94 cm deep

Gauges
16 sts x 28 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Garter Stitch
Large Cable Panel Rep: 65 sts x 16 rows = 10.5”/26.5 cm wide x 3”/7.5 cm tall
Small Cable Rib Rep: 9 sts x 2 rows = 2.25”/5.5 cm x 0.5”/1.25 cm tall

Yarn
Worsted Weight Yarn; 775 yards/708 m
Sample Used: Interlacement Yarns; Wyoming Tweed; 210 yds/192 m; 3.5oz/100 g; 4 hanks in Birch

Needles
US7/4.5 mm - 32”/60 cm (minimum length) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Cable Needle (optional)

Notions
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking tools

Skills Required
Basic knitting skills
Increasing
Cables (or willingness to learn)