Linus Lane by Marielle Zatar

Linus Lane

Knitting
November 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in (multiple of 2) : Row 1: *K1, wyf sl1 pwise* Row 2: P all.
US 4 - 3.5 mm
490 - 660 yards (448 - 604 m)
one size- customizable
English
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This asymmetrical, triangular shawl combines interesting textures with contrasting color stripes.
On the right side, the shawl has a simple slip stitch pattern while stripes with little loops pop out in between.
Linus Lane is worked flat from one tip to the other, increasing only on one edge.
A simple eyelet lace pattern is added before finishing with a garter stitch border.
This shawl can easily be customized in size by adjusting the pattern repeats. The yardage given is an estimate to achieve a similar size to the sample in the photo.

Techniques
Knitting, purling, slipping sts, yarn over, increases (Kfb), decreases (k2tog).

Gauge
23 sts & 35 rows= 4” {10cm} blocked, knitted flat in slip stitch pattern US4 {3.5mm}.
Slip stitch pattern for gauge swatch
(multiple of 2) :
Row 1: (K1, wyf sl1 pwise) repeat between ()
Row 2: P all.

Finished Measurements (this is an estimate of the yardage range I gave. The size is customizable.
a: 54.5” {136cm}.
b: 23” {57.5cm}.

Material
Suggested yarn: Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock. (400yds/115g) (365m/115g).
Fiber content: 80% SW Merino, 10% Cashmere/10% Nylon. The sample is shown in the colorways “Strange Brew” (Color 1) &
”Follow you into the dark” (Color 2).
Or other light fingering weight yarn with similar fibre content and same yardage over 100g.

Total yardage:
This shawl is customizable in size, you can make it bigger or smaller.
Here is a range of yardage to achieve a similar size as the original size:
Color 1: 130-200yds {119-183m}.
Color 2: 360-460yds {329-420m}.

Needles: US4 {3.5mm} straight needles or circular needles with at least 24” {60cm} cable (or other size needed to obtain gauge).

Other: One stitch marker, tapestry needle to weave in ends.