https://www.marinjaknits.com/shop/p/yayois-embrace

YAYOI’S DREAM:
This shawl is named after Japanese artist Yayoi Kasuma. She is the top-selling female artist in the world. There is a documentary about her called Kusama: Infinity (2018) that tells her story. I found the film both interesting and profoundly sad. While brilliant, she struggled, as many women have, to be taken seriously in the art world. Today she is well recognized, at her artistic beginning in the 1950’s this was not the case. You may enjoy learning about her and her work. The PIECE ITSELF… there is a polka dotted element to this patterning & a heart section in the center. The wrong side is also interesting. This is a combination accessory with the warmth of a scarf and the beauty and style of a cowl. It is knit lengthwise with increases in the style of a triangular shawl. A fun twist on an old standard.

YARN:
The design is meant to be worked in DK (light worsted) weight yarn. It could be worked in different weights. If changing up the yarn, you will need to estimate yardage needed & I would suggest using a needle recommended on the yarn ball band, or one size larger.

URTH YARNS – Uneek DK & Monokrom DK
(A) 1x 6067 (Pale Gradient)
(B) 1x 6004 (Rainbow)

ILLIMANI YARNS – Santi,
(A) 2x Neutral
(B) 2x Burgundy

Dream In Color – Cosette,
(A) 1x Crown Chakra (Purple)
(B) 1x Enchanted (multi)

NEEDLES & GAUGE:
US 7 / 4.5 mm needles. The project it knit lengthwise; I suggest using the longest cable you can.
GAUGE uses US 7 / 4.5 mm in Stockinette Stitch, before blocking. Since this item is not fitted, exact gauge relates to not running out of yarn. I tend to knit to with good tension and NOT loosely.
GAUGE - 22 Sts to 4” & 24 Rows to 4”
PLEASE check your gauge, as this uses most of your yarn and not checking may mean you will have trouble completing the project with only 200 grams.

SIZE:
116” or 9.67 feet LONG. And 4.5 to 6” wide. The scarf is designed to be wrapped around your neck once with each side. The Center worn on top to mimic a cowl & cover the scarf (as in photo).

NOTIONS:
A yarn sewing needle or crochet hook for tucking in ends. Markers, some removable.