Ochiba by Jen Lucas

Ochiba

Knitting
April 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch (unblocked)
US 5 - 3.75 mm
800 - 1000 yards (732 - 914 m)
One Size: Wingspan 72"; Depth 36"
English
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Diamond leaf motifs are combined with stockinette stitch for a fun half-circle shawl. The shawl is worked from the top down and can be easily customized to the size you want. Paired with a bright gradient from Apple Tree Knits, Ochiba is the perfect piece to add to your spring wardrobe!

Yarn used in shawl shown: Apple Tree Knits, Luxe Fingering (XL), 51% silk, 49% merino, (1000 yards/226 grams), in color Koi Gradient
(1 ball)
Note: One Ball of the XL Luxe Fingering was used.

Pattern Notes

  • You can easily add length to your shawl. Add extra repeats of Chart A in Section 4 or add extra repeats of Chart B in Section 5. Remember, adding repeats will affect the amount of yarn you will need!
  • Written instructions are included with charts.

Finished Measurements
Wingspan: 72”; Depth: 32”

Gauge
22 sts & 28 rows = 4” in St st

Gauge is not critical in this pattern, but a different gauge will affect yardage and size of shawl.