Old Salt
by Valérie Miller
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Old Salt
In English naval history , an “old salt” is an experienced sailor and teller of sea stories. Inspired by seafaring stories passed down through generations, this gansey-style shawl transitions from one stitch pattern to the next while framed in soft waves.
As usual, more photos on the blog.
Tech editing by Deborah Lapp (deborahlapp@gmail.com)
Finished size:
69” wingspan and 29” tall at center.
Materials:
4 skeins of Diamond Galway (100% wool; 219 yd 200 m/50 g), off white (I used approx.
835 yards of aran weight yarn).
Size 8 (5 mm): 47” circular; adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Gauge: 17 sts and 26 rows over 4” (10 cm) of stockinette stitch after blocking.
About this pattern
overall rating
of
4.7
from
18 votes
clarity rating
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5.0
from
7 votes
average difficulty from
19 ratings
About this yarn
by Diamond
Aran
100% Wool
219 yards
/
100
grams
1353 projects
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746 times
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4.4
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212 votes
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