Song on Repeat by Helen Kennedy

Song on Repeat

Knitting
July 2026
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
840 - 949 yards (768 - 868 m)
one size
English
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Song on repeat is a graceful, crescent-shaped shawl inspired by the elegance of language and the rhythm of lace, ideal for knitters who enjoy a blend of relaxing repetition and engaging detail. Worked from the top down, it features flowing bands of stockinette stitch that alternate with garter ridges, adding subtle texture and rhythm—like verses in a melody. The shawl finishes with a generous lace border, the motif drawn from String Geekery’s unique interpretation of the word “Song” in stitch form—a tribute to the poetry of both language and lace.

MATERIALS
Recommended Yarn:
Shown in Malabrigo Silkpaca 70% Baby Alpaca, 30% silk, 384 m /420 yds / 50 g / 1.76 oz
Held double in colourways Piedras (862) (I skein) and Olive (1skeins) (052)
I used all of the piedras before switching to olive.

Needles and notions:
3.75 mm (US 5) circular needle length 80-100 cm / 32-40 inches.
22 stitch markers. Tapestry needle to sew in ends.

GAUGE
As a guide (after blocking): Using lace held double and 3.75 mm (US 5) 23 sts & 28 rows to 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Gauge is not critical, but it will affect the size of your shawl and yarn requirements.

SIZE
Width: 137.5 cm / 55 inches; Depth: 35 cm / 14 inches.

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