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The Varsity Hues Shawl
We love stripes! Of all kinds. This piece is an easy-to-knit celebration of stripes in three (or more!) colors. Knit in our Downy Worsted base, the resulting piece is a lightweight cuddle around your shoulders. An indulgent, simple knit.
SAMPLE SHOWN
MC: Downy Worsted in color Old Coast
CC1: Downy Worsted in colors Pout, Olives, and Pop Rocks
CC2: Downy Worsted in color
Balsamic
SIZES
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 77” wingspan x 34” deep at bound off edge.
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.
Dimond Laine Downy Worsted (50% Alpaca, 34% Cashmere, 16% Elastane; 215 yards per 100g); 4 - 6 skeins. 2 skeins in MC, 1 skein each in CC1 and CC2. (Our 6-skein version used one skein each of three different colors for CC1.)
OR
Worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:650 yds/595 m.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested.
Gauge Needle: US 10 (6mm) 32” circular needles.
Optional: Needle one size larger than Gauge Needle for bind-off row.
TOOLS
Darning needle, locking marker (optional).
GAUGE
While gauge is not crucial, it will affect overall yardage used and the overall finished dimensions.
Approx. 15 sts and 20 rows = 4” in stockinette st using Gauge Needle, blocked.
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- First published: August 2023
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- Last updated: September 6, 2023 …
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