Gavstrik Shawl by Marianne Isager

Gavstrik Shawl

Knitting
both are used in this pattern
Lace ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
Length at center back: 25 (28¾)". Width along upper edge: 59 (67)".
Danish English
This pattern is available for kr.40.00 DKK buy it now
Errata available: isagerstrik.dk

When knitting this pattern it is VERY important to follow the directions closely. For a smiliar design, but simpler pattern see Osaka.

MEASUREMENTS
Depth at center back: 63 (73) cm or 25 (29) inches
Total Length: 150 (170) cm or 59 (67) inches

YARN
MAIN COLOR
50g each of Isager Spinni col 3s and 4s or (54 and 101)
50g each of Isager Alpaca 1 col 3s Eco and 4s or (54 and Midnight)
Hold one strand of Spinni and one strand of Alpaca 1 together.

CONTRAST COLOR
10g each of the following colors in Isager Spinni:
1s, 10s, 19s, 26s, 29s and 43 (or 10, 19, 17, 26, 28 and 40)
All contrast colors are worked holding one single strand of Spinni only.

GAUGE
In stockinette:
22 stitches = 10 cm
32 rows = 10 cm
In zig zag pattern:
25 stitches = 10 cm

Recommended NEEDLES
3.5mm (US 4) short, double pointed needles and
80 cm circular needle length
The shawl should not be knitted too tightly.