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Leafy Greens
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Inspired by a simple leaf motif and the loveliest green yarn in my stash, I played around with shawl shaping and pattern-mixing, and after a few fits and starts, came up with this pattern. In either fingering or sport, the long arms allow for many different wrapping styles, and construction gives the piece a soft curve in back.
Fingering-weight version:
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows in stockinette (gauge isn’t super important, because this is a shawl)
Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle (24” or longer) OR size needed to get YOU the gauge YOU want for this shawl.
Yarn:about 580 yards. Sample shown in Dream in Color Smooshy, colorway Goodluck Jade.
Finished measurements: 72” wide, 16” deep at middle.
Sport-weight version:
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows in stockinette (gauge isn’t super important, because this is a shawl)
Needles:US 5 (4mm) circular needle (24” or longer) OR size needed to get YOU the gauge YOU want for this shawl.
Yarn: about 600 yards. Sample shown in Blue Moon Fiber Arts BFL Sport, colorway Mossay.
Finished measurements: 84” wide, 18” deep at middle.
For both versions:
Notions: stitch markers, darning needle.
Skill level: Advanced beginner.
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