Umbra by Shibui Knits

Umbra

Knitting
February 2020
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Sport (12 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with both yarns held together, blocked
US 8 - 5.0 mm
one size
English
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A traditional triangle shawl flirts with transparent stripes
in this lux, dramatic wrap.

▲ FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
24” long at center spine after blocking
54” wingspan

▲ MATERIALS
Version 1:
Shibui Knits Tweed Silk Cloud (lace weight; 65% silk, 35% kid mohair; 190 yds/25g): 2 skeins, shown in Velvet
Shibui Knits Lunar (lace weight; 60% extra fine merino, 40% mulberry silk; 401 yds/50g): 1 skein, shown in Velvet

Version 2:
Tosh Silk Cloud (lace weight; 60% mohair, 40% silk; 330 yds / 25g): 2 skeins, shown in Tart
Tosh Pebble (sport weight; 48% silk, 36% merino, 16% cashmere; 224yds / 25g per hank): 2 skeins, shown in Coquette

▲ NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US Size 8 (5.0mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Locking stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Optional blocking wires

▲ GAUGE
14 sts & 28 rows = 4” in St st after blocking, with one strand of Pebble and Silk Cloud held together, on size 8 needles.
Take time to check gauge.

▲ PATTERN NOTES
Umbra is worked in a striped pattern with Pebble and Silk Cloud held together, alternating with a single strand of Silk Cloud, to create a transparent effect. The triangular wrap has a lace-like edge that is created at the same time the body of the wrap is knitted. Both yarns contain a high silk content and relax after washing. For this reason, your swatch must be washed and blocked to accurately measure gauge.