Weekend Away by The Lamb & Kid Designs

Weekend Away

Knitting
December 2023
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
DK
+ Lace
= DK (11 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1020 yards (933 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Grab your favorite yarn pairing – we suggest a little cashmere, alpaca, and silk – and then knit garter stitch into the simplest pattern. This shawl is a holiday for your needles and so easy to wear once it’s done.

SIZES
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 92” wingspan x 22” deep at spine.

SAMPLE SHOWN:
Percy in color Conversation Pit and Birdie in color Evergreen.

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 Percy (100% cashmere; 190 yards per 50g); 3 skeins. AND Dimond Laine Birdie (74% alpaca, 26% silk; 328 yards per 50g); 2 skeins. Yarns held together throughout.

Or

Sport to light DK-weight yarn held together with light fingering-weight yarn in the following amounts:
510 yds / 465m of each yarn.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested.
Gauge Needle: US 10 (6mm) 32” circular needle.

TOOLS
Darning needle, locking stitch marker to mark RS of fabric.

GAUGE
While gauge is not critical for this project, you will want a finished fabric with some drape, and it may affect the finished size and the amount of yarn used.
Approx. 13 sts and 24 rounds = 4” in garter stitch with yarns held together, blocked.