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The Fjord Shawl
This top-down triangular shawl starts with the total amount of stitches at cast-on, then decreases on both sides every row. The result gives you a wide wingspan with a shorter depth. It’s perfect for practical wearing, like a scarf under your coat or draped over your shoulders on cold days.
Yarn:
611.5 yds/560 m, 9.9 oz/280.5 g of worsted weight yarn.
Suggested Yarn:
Lettlopi- 100% wool, 109 yds/100 m, 1.75 oz/50 g. You will need 6 balls. Colorway pictured is 1701.
Gauge (after blocking):
14 sts and 28 rows in 4”/10 cm in garter stitch after blocking.
Suggested Needles:
US size 10 (6.0 mm), 40”(101.5 cm) circular needle. Crochet hook size for making tassels should be around a J-10.
Finished Measurements (after blocking):
Cast-on edge/wingspan is 75”/190 cm, depth is 19.5”/49.5 cm.
Difficulty Level:
Suitable for adventurous beginner knitters proficient at the following skills: knit, purl, k2tog, and knitting simple cables.
Notions:
Cable needle, tapestry needle, regular and removable (locking) stitch markers. Blocking mats, pins, and wires are helpful, but not required.
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- First published: October 2022
- Page created: October 7, 2022
- Last updated: November 15, 2022 …
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