Meira by Vanessa Smith

Meira

Knitting
February 2012
Sport (12 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
515 - 720 yards (471 - 658 m)
One Size: 68" (173 cm) across top edge; 13" (33 cm) down center stitch, after blocking
English
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A beautiful balance of stockinette, lace and texture come together to create Meira, a crescent shaped shawl knit in a versatile, sport weight yarn. This piece will be easily worn throughout the year, no matter the season! Its generous wingspan wraps gracefully around its wearer in a variety of ways, providing just enough warmth on a crisp Spring day, a cool Summer’s eve, or bundled under a coat during the Fall and Winter.

Pattern includes both written and charted instruction.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 68” (173 cm) across the top edge
Width: 13” (33 cm) down the center stitch

Measurements were taken after blocking.

YARN
• (2) skeins Madelinetosh Pashmina Sport, 75% Merino/15% Silk/10% Cashmere, 360 yards (329 meters) per 100g skein. Shown in colorway ‘Tart’
• OR approximately 515 yards of any sport weight yarn

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
• 32” (82 cm) long or longer circular needle, size US 6 (4 mm)
• (1) US 10 (6 mm) spare straight or circular needle (used for bind off only)

GAUGE
21 sts and 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, unblocked

Getting exact gauge is not critical, but it will affect the final size and yardage needed for your shawl. Final size is also dependent on how gently or aggressively you choose to block your shawl.

NOTIONS
• (19) Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Several rust-proof pins
• Blocking wires or smooth, strong string

Tech edited by Kate Vanover. Thank you Kate, and my lovely test knitters! :)