Southern by Libby Jonson

Southern

Knitting
July 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
437 yards (400 m)
Small / Large
English
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Feminine yet unfussy, Southern is a beautiful, asymmetric triangle with a striking lace border and fantastic drape that’s perfect for dressing up for special occasions or simply adding some va-va-voom to a casual outfit.

Designed with two sizes, to use one or two skeins of treasured fingering yarn, Southern is delicious draped across your shoulders (even secured with a sparkly shawl pin!) or snuggled around your neck to keep warm.

Her striped stockinette/reverse stockinette body is relaxing and enjoyable to knit, falling with soft ripples when worn.

The lace is a simple combination of familiar stitches, creating a stunning finish.

Including both charted and written instructions, Southern is ideal for experienced knitters and new shawl knitters wanting to expand their skills.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Small (Large)
Wingspan, blocked 55.5 (72)”/141 (183) cm
Depth at widest point, blocked 21 (27)”/51 (68.5) cm

GAUGE
21 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, flat, after blocking.

YARN
Small shawl (silver - see photos)
1 skein of Happy-Go-Knitty Kashi fingering (50% silk/50% superwash Merino; 437 yds/400 m per 100g) in “Café au Lait”.

Large shawl (lilac - see photos & sketch)
2 skeins of Eden Cottage Yarns Titus 4ply (75% superwash Merino/25% silk; 436 yds/400 m per 100g) in “Thunder”.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US5/3.75 mm circular needles at least 24”/60 cm long.
3 stitch markers.
(Optional) pins & wires for blocking.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

SKILL LEVEL
2 balls (see: https://www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/all-the-balls)

As with all Truly Myrtle designs, the pattern has been professionally edited and test knitted.