Tumbleweed Shawl by Emily Johannes

Tumbleweed Shawl

Knitting
January 2017
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in garter
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1158 yards (1059 m)
66 x 26"
English
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As fluffy as a tumbleweed in an airy alpaca yarn, this comfy shawl has a sweet scallop edging. Wrap yourself up in alpaca-y goodness!

Uses 2 strands of an airy alpaca yarn in different colors to add a depth and texture while using simple stitches. Try 2 neutrals as shown or experiment with a bolder combination.

Shawl is worked side to side with the lace edging picked up and knit last

Skill: easy

Size: 66 x 26” after blocking

Yarn: Cascade El Cielo, 1 skein each 05 Ecru & 01 Doeskin
(579yds/100g; 89 alpaca/11 nylon)
Or 2 skeins of desired color(s)

Needles: US 9 (5.5mm) 28” circulars, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 10 (6mm) 32” or longer circulars for edging

Gauge: 14 sts & 26 rows = 4” in garter stitch on smaller needles