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Solivagant
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Light weight version available see the Travelers Shawl.
Wrap yourself in the warmth perfect for keeping the cold at bay. As you create your Solivagant, the cables wonder along the fabric creating a timeless staple for any occasion. The elegance of cables and classic stitches that are worked in squishy worsted weight yarn will be off your needles and onto your shoulders in no time.
Dive into the world of cabled shawls with Solivagant. This shawl is created from the point out with classic cables and squishy garter stitch. You will create this beautiful shawl in no time since it is worked in worsted weight yarn…and this pattern is so fun you just can’t put down.
Skill Level 
Intermediate
Finished Size 
34”/86.5 cm deep x 61.5”/156 cm wingspan
Gauge 
16 sts x 20 rows = 4”/10cm square, in Garter St 
42 sts x 16 rows = 8.5”/21.5 cm wide x 3”/7.5 cm, in Cable Rep
Yarn 
Worsted weight yarn; 680 yards/621 m 
Sample A Used: Lion Brand Yarn, Local Grown; 100% USA Wool; 186 yds/170 m; 3.5 oz/100 g; 4 hanks of Sagebrush (668-178AJ) 
Sample B Used: Lolodidit, Simple Worsted; 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 218 yds/199 m; 3.5 oz/100 g; 3 hanks of Angry Rhino This sample needed more aggressive blocking or extra repeats to meet schematic
Needles 
US8/5 mm - 32”/80 cm circular needle minimum length, or size needed to obtain gauge 
Cable Needle (optional)
Notions 
5 mm Crochet hook, for cast on option 1 
1 stitch marker 
Tapestry needle, scrap yarn for cast on option 1, measuring tape, scissors, blocking tools.
Skills Required 
Basic knitting skills 
Increasing and decreasing 
Knowledge of cabling, or willingness to learn.
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