British Spring by Ashley Knowlton

British Spring

Knitting
November 2013
Aran (8 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, after blocking
US 8 - 5.0 mm
432 yards (395 m)
Wingspan: 54in, 137cm; Depth: 25in, 63.5cm. Note: Each added repeat of Chart 2 will add approx . 16in/41cm to the wingspan and 6in/15cm to the depth
English
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A cozy, aran-weight shawl perfect for…well, any British season, really.

Finished Measurements
Wingspan: 54in, 137cm
Depth: 25in, 63.5cm
Note: Each added repeat of Chart 2 will add approx . 16in/41cm to the wingspan and 6in/15cm to the depth

Yarn
Artesano Aran (144yd/132m per 100g skein, 50% Alpaca, 50% Wool) in color Dawn (co24), 3 skeins

Yarn notes: The shawl as shown used almost every inch of the 3 skeins of yarn. If you wish to adjust the length or are a looser knitter, you may want to purchase an extra skein.

If you wish to work more repeats of Chart 2 than the shown two, it is recommended to purchase six skeins for a further repeat (three repeats total), or nine skeins for a further two repeats (four repeats total).

Needles and Notions
US 8 (5mm) circular needle, at least 32in/80cm long
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Waste yarn (optional)

Pattern includes both written and charted instructions. Please note that two charts are worked simultaneously.

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