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Vārpa is a shallow, triangle-shaped shawl worked from the longer edge and satisfyingly progressing toward the tip. The distinctive vārpa braid motif alternates with solid stripes, creating a balanced rhythm of texture and calm.

One size
63.75 x 11’’ / 162 x 28 cm

Materials
Fingering weight yarn (CYC #1, Super Fine)
Concept by Katia Mohair Cotton (70% cotton, 30% mohair), 246 yds / 225 m per 50-g skein, or use any fingering weight mohair blend (fuzzy) yarn to achieve a similar effect
Shown in colorway 080

Yardage/meterage:
2 skeins / 492 yds / 450 m

Gauge
17 sts and 10 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm in dc
Vārpa leaf motif (opening and closing) = 1.5’’ / 4 cm high
Note that your slip stitch tension might affect the dimensions of the shawl

Hooks
H-8 / 5 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Skills Required
Experience with reading and following written crochet patterns (CYC standards)
Experience with crochet short rows and working slip stitches in back loops

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Technical editor: Nicole Hawkesford