Stormy Swells by Gretha Mensen

Stormy Swells

Knitting
June 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch, blocked.
US 7 - 4.5 mm
962 - 1039 yards (880 - 950 m)
Approx. 83” (210 cm) wingspan along top edge x 26“ (66 cm) width.
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INFO
The silvery, lustrous hue of Swanky DK from Magpie Fibers and daily walks along the shore inspired this asymmetrical triangular shawl, ‘Stormy Swells.’ One can imagine standing safely on the garter-stitch shore while looking out at the ceaseless swells of a wind-whipped ocean, as suggested by the swath of cables that create a fascinating interplay of undulating lines.

In addition to the unusual cabling, a special feature of this design is its near reversibility, such that the two sides differ in only one detail. In making your own version, you too can enjoy creating a complex texture by the simple means of reordering a few stitches at a time, for a spectacular result.

The pattern has fully written instructions from cast on to bind off with stitch counts and there is also a chart for the repeats.


YARN
4 skeins Magpie Fibers, Swanky DK, (80% SW Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon, 115 gr-250yds/228m).
Sample yardage 976yds/892m in color Ashe.

Or any DK weight yarn: approx. 962-1040yds (880-950m).

MATERIALS
24” (minimal 60 cm) circular or straight needles.
US 7 (4.5 mm)

Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle.

GAUGE - BLOCKED 4” (10 cm)
In garter stitch, 15 stitches x 32 rows.
In cable pattern, 31 stitches x 32 rows.

Gauge is not crucial at all, but will affect final size and yardage.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Approx. 83” (210 cm) wingspan along top edge x 26“ (66 cm) width.

ADJUSTMENTS
Adjustments are provided in the pattern.

Different sizes and fits can also be achieved by altering yarn weight and/or needle size(s).