Nebula is an expansive shawl made in a simple linen stitch. Textural interest is created by alternating two different types of yarn: a fluffy Suri alpaca yarn and a smoother Merino yarn. A fancy border and beading add a bit of finishing flair.

Featured in Issue 3 Autumn/Winter 2022 of Moorit.

MEASUREMENTS

Wingspan: 229cm / 90”
Depth: 96cm / 38”

YARN

Adventures in Yarncraft Merino Sock 4-ply/fingering (85% Merino, 15% nylon; 400m / 437yd per 100g)

Adventures in Yarncraft Brushed Suri Alpaca Silk lace (75% baby Suri alpaca, 25% mulberry silk; 300m / 328yd per 50g)

Sample is made in colourways Merino Sock Wisteria Trails (MC) and Brushed Suri Alpaca Silk After Dark (CC)

MC: 800m / 875yd
CC: 600m / 655yd

HOOKS & NOTIONS

3mm (No US equivalent, use C/2 or D/3)
4mm (US G/6)
Bicone beads 2mm / 1/12”, 133 beads
Stitch marker
Sewing needle and thread, or big-eye beading needle

TENSION

10 dc x 20 rows = 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4” measured over linen st using 3mm hook with MC, after blocking

10 dc x 16 rows = 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4” measured over linen st using 4mm hook with CC, after blocking

ACCESSIBILITY
The accessible version of the magazine is a standalone digital file which comes packaged with all digital editions of the magazine. The text is all black, 24 point sans serif font, no italics, with fully written directions. All patterns have been specially formatted and tested to be read clearly by screen reader and read aloud software.