Maeve is Independent, Individual, Risk Taker, and Breaks All The Rules for Brioche Knitting. A breathtaking brioche stitch shawl, Maeve is filled with with Scottish Thistles, Blooms, and open Faggoting Lace, that you’ll enjoy knitting while you watch the new season of Claire and Jamie as they build a new life in America. Pattern has photos and links to video tutorials for new techniques.

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Blocked Measurement: 62” / 157 cm wingspan and 28” / 71cm depth from cast on to bind off.

Yarn: 3 skeins of Merino Singles 440 yd / 350 m and 100g each. I recommend contrasting colors to show off your syncopated blooms near the border.

Recommended Yarn: NanoStitchLabs Subatomic Singles. Sample is knitting with colors (A) Dark Matter - purple semi-solid, (B) Gravity - Light Blue/Aqua Speckled, and (C) Complete Combustion - off-white with coordinating speckles.

Needles: 40” / 101cm US 4 / 3.5mm circular

Notions: 72 stitch markers - I recommend making your own with contrasting yarn as they are inexpensive and eco-friendly.

Gauge: in Section 1 unblocked, 1 Thistle = 1.5” Photo in gallery to assist with checking gauge.

Skill Level: Intermediate based upon Craft Yarn Council Standards

Errata: Please note that on 12/11/18 an updated pdf “Maeve_Eng5” was uploaded which corrects the errata in the initial pdf.

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