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Persimmon Branch
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This design, created for the (third) mYak Kora Club, is now available for independent purchase here. Yarn bundles for this design are available through the mYak webshop
Persimmons are thought to symbolize transformation & wisdom…
The inspiration behind this design is the beautiful Persimmon tree, with its delicate branches and gorgeous fruit. This crescent shaped shawl / wrap features a combination of garter stitch, slip stitch textures and eyelets, to pay homage to the natural beauty of the Persimmon tree.
Finished off with a delicate picot bind off and optional tassels or pom-poms to adorn the ends, Persimmon Branch is and engaging and enjoyable knit that can be worn in a variety of ways.
Size
Approximately 64” / 163 cm wingspan x 16” / 41 cm center drop
Materials
Suggested Yarn
mYak: Baby Yak Medium, 100% Baby Yak, 125 yards / 115 meters per 50 grams.
Requirements
Worsted weight in 2 colors
Main Color: 375 yards / 343 meters, or 3 skeins of mYak Baby Yak Medium
(colorway: Brick Dust shown in sample)
Contrast Color: 125 yards / 115 meters, or 1 skein of mYak Baby Yak Medium (colorway: Midnight shown in sample)
Needles & Notions
- US 7 / 4.5 mm, 32” / 81 cm circular needle or size needed for gauge (main needle)
- US 8 / 5 mm, 32” / 81 cm (or longer) circular needle, or one size larger than main needle
- Removeable marker to denote RS of work
- Darning needle to weave in ends
- Blocking mat and pins
Gauge Information
16 sts / 36 rows per 4” worked flat in garter stitch on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, post blocking
Pattern Construction
Persimmon Branch is a top-down construction, crescent shaped shawl. This design begins with a modified garter tab cast on and increases are worked on all RS rows.
Techniques
Garter Stitch
Eyelets
Slip Stitch
Picot Bind Off
This is an advanced beginner or intermediate level pattern.
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- First published: March 2021
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