Western Auto Shawl by Carina Spencer

Western Auto Shawl

Knitting
September 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in Slipped Stitch Pattern
US 9 - 5.5 mm
750 yards (686 m)
one size
English
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A generously sized, cozy shawl with slipped stitch texture in three colors, and an optional fringed hem.

This design is also available as a cowl pattern. Purchase both the Western Auto Cowl and Western Auto Shawl patterns and receive a $2 discount! No code needed and purchases do not have to be made at the same time, the discount will be automatically applied any time the second pattern in the set is purchased.

SIZES + MEASUREMENTS
Pattern is written for one size with notes on adjusting for a smaller or larger shawl. Measurements are taken post-blocking.
Wingspan: 65”
Center Point: 29”

GAUGE
18 sts & 33 rows = 4” in Slipped Stitch Pattern
(see SPECIAL STITCHES)

MATERIALS
YARN: 750 yards (686 m) of worsted or aran weight yarn divided as follows: C1 - 250 yds (230 m), C2 - 300 yds (274 m), C3 - 200 yds (182 m) plus an additional 60 yds (55 m) for optional fringe. Sample shown in Blackberry Ridge Merino Medium Weight 2-ply (100% wool; 250 yards / 4 oz) in 10% Gray (C1), 20% Gray (C2), and 40% Gray (C3) with fringe in Noro Kureyon (100% Wool; 110 yards / 50 grams) in colorway #164.

NEEDLES: 36” (or longer) circular needle in US 9 (5.5 mm) OR size required to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS: st mkr, darning needle for weaving in ends, size I (or similar) crochet hook for optional fringe

TECHNIQUES + STITCHES
cast on & bind off
knit & purl
pick up sts
increase (M1)
fringe (optional)