Squam Lake Shawl by Alice Dunn Smith

Squam Lake Shawl

Knitting
September 2024
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Lace
= Fingering (14 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in garter, stockinette, eyelet aggressively blocked
US 7 - 4.5 mm
750 - 825 yards (686 - 754 m)
One Size
English
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Memories of time with my Mom spent at Squam Lake inspired this one! Gentle waves rippling to and from along the lake’s shoreline fascinated me, and still do today… constant and calming.

Yarn Weight:
Fingering yarn and laceweight mohair

Notions:
Tapestry needle, Gauge ruler, Blocking Wires, Blocking Pins, Blocking mat.

Needle Size: US 7 / 4.5 mm 40” / 102 cm circular needle or needle size to get gauge.

Suggested Yarns:
Dirty Water Dyeworks Lillian (100% Superwash Merino; 400 yds / 365 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein).
Dirty Water Dyeworks Shimmer (72% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk; 459 yds / 420 m per 1.76 oz / 50 g skein).

Yarn shown/Yardage:
Dirty Water Dyeworks, Lillian: approx 381 yds / 348 m. Dirty Water Dyeworks, Shimmer: approx 370 yds / 338 m.
Shown in colorway Cool Waters for both yarns.

Size Information:
Sample size, fully blocked:
Width (measured across shawl top, not including crescent wings): 60” / 152.5 cm.
Depth at deepest point:
14.25” / 36 cm.

Tech Editing: Annie B. Lin
Photo Credit: Stephanie Griego