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Pika Pika
This electric shawl is sure to be an eye-catcher. With short rows to create sharp angles, this piece is designed to use different weights and textures of yarn to generate a strong visual impact as well as a dynamic pattern. Use your favorite yarn or get unconventionally creative with odd materials to make a shawl that is one of a kind. Whether you’re out about town or out hunting Pokémon, you can look your very best… ♫ like no one ever was! ♫
Required Techniques
German Short Rows for Garter
Garter Tab Cast On
Yarn
DK to Aran
Yardage
A: 230 yds/ 210 m
B: 100 yds/ 91 m
Optional (if using leather for B):
120 yds/110 m of 1/8”/ 0.3 cm leather cord
Pictured: Yellow/Brown is The Fiber Seed Sprout DK in Lemon Drop (A) and leather cord (B). Speckled Blue/Orange is Casual Fashion Queen Merino DK in Minty Fresh Graffiti (A) and Wendy Wash Knit in Dazzle (B).
Needles & Notions
US 8 (5 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles
US 10 (6 mm) needles (any type; optional for bind off if using leather)
2 stitch markers
yarn needle
Finished Measurements
Wingspan: 45”/ 114 cm
Depth: 19“/ 48 cm
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- First published: April 2018
- Page created: April 21, 2018
- Last updated: August 5, 2022 …
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