Peepaloo by Meaghan Schmaltz

Peepaloo

Knitting
July 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 52 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch knit flat, after blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
700 - 800 yards (640 - 732 m)
One Size: 59" wingspan, 21" depth
English
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The Story
Oftentimes there aren’t words to express the love between two people. But in my opinion, knitting is a physical representation of love in every stitch. The colorways created by PeepalooFields for this shawl design represent 4 real couples, all who love each other, and who have touched our lives in one way or another. Each combination of color is named for the location across the US where each couple now lives: Mesa, Littleton, SoCal and PDX.

Materials

  • PeepalooFields Skinny Mini Sock (fingering weight; 100% superwash merino wool; 400 yds/100g per skein): 1 skein each color: Color A modelled in “Meaghan” (yellow) and “Big Al” (Loose Change)
  • US 5 (3.75mm) 40” circular needle (or preferred length)

Notes

  • This shawl is a half-circle shape and worked flat. Written instructions are provided for the entirety of the shawl.

  • Adjust needle size as necessary to match gauge.

  • To save on yardage it is recommended to carry the colors loosely up the side of the work in the Cast On & Setup and 2-Color Garter sections rather than breaking at each color change.

  • This shawl best fits a 40” circular needle however the user may substitute longer or shorter needles for comfort.

  • Although gauge is not critical for this project, a looser gauge than noted will result in the use of more yardage.

  • It is recommended to use Color A to swatch for this project as it uses only about 300 yds of a 400 yd skein to complete the project.