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Heliconian
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This shawl begins with a square medallion knitted in the round.
Then the two sides, bottom and top edging is knitted from the
medallion stitches in the applicable direction. Top and bottom
eding are picked up and knitted on.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
16’’ (40.5 cm) deep and 68” (172.5 cm) wingspan
YARN
2 skeins of Galler Yarns Prime Alpaca, (660 yds / 603.5 m; 100%
superfi ne alpaca) or DK weight yarn; 1 skein (or approximately
275 yds) of silver gray (MC) and 1 skein (or approximately 290
yds) in natural (CC)
NEEDLES
US size 5 / 3.75 mm 32” or longer circular needle and set of
double-pointed needles same size
US size 3 / 3.25 mm 32” or longer circular needle
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch holders, stitch markers, tapestry needle
GAUGE
22 sts and 31 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm in St st with larger needles,
blocked.
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- First published: August 2012
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