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Glacier Sweep
This top down shawl is shaped with yarn overs to create a semi-circular shape. Garter stitch short rows are worked to add length to the wingspan and they form sleek wedges that increase in size. An I-cord bind off is worked with a contrast color for a smooth finished edge.
Sizes
Small (Large)
Finished Measurements
26 (27)“ / 66 (69)cm from CO to BO, 64 (71)” / 163 (180)cm wingspan
Yarn
Fingering (Heavy Worsted)
Yardage
Color A - 875 (690)yds / 800 (631)m
Color B - 45 (35)yds / 41 (32)m
Shown in
Fingering Weight Version
Malabrigo Finito
Color A - Mostaza
Color B - Paloma
Heavy Worsted Weight Version
Malabrigo Twist
Color A - Natural
Color B - Sunset
Needles
40” US 6 (10.5) / 4 (6.5)mm circular
Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle
Gauge
22 (13) sts & 44 (26) rows = 4” / 10cm in garter stitch
Note that if you substitute a bulky yarn, you will need more yardage. If you substitute a worsted or DK yarn, you will use less yardage.
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