Beach Vibes by Helen Cosgrove-Davies

Beach Vibes

Knitting
July 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
790 - 860 yards (722 - 786 m)
Longest Edge: 81”/202.5 cm; Shortest Edge: 43”/107.5 cm
English
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Garter stitch stripes bring to mind traditional nautical jumpers–mix these with lace patterns depicting tiny waves and seafoam and this shawl is definitely putting out beach vibes!

Designed to highlight the gorgeous drape of Holston, Beach Vibes is a great addition to your summer wardrobe. The cozy silk/wool blend will keep you warm when you wear your sleeveless top into a well air-conditioned restaurant or workplace.

Yarn
Miss Babs Holston
51% Silk, 49% Bluefaced Leicester Wool; 430 yd/3.5 oz (390 m/100 g) skeins
1 skein in Color 1, shown in Coos Bay, and 1 skein in Color 2, shown in White Peppercorn

Or approximately 380 yards/348 meters of Color 1 and 410 yards/375 meters of Color 2, both fingering weight yarns.

Needles
US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, 32”/80 cm long, or size
to obtain gauge

Gauge
21 stitches and 42 rows = 4”/10 cm square in garter stitch

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

Notions
• Pins for blocking
• Stitch markers (optional)
• Tapestry needle