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Inspired by sea creatures real and imagined, the Sea Dragon Shawl is a shallow crescent shape. Its comfortable proportions are perfect for wrapping around the neck scarf-style or wearing around the shoulders.
73” long x 11 “ at widest area
Hand wash.
KAL Sept 1 - Oct. 20, 2014
Small:
MC fingering 400 yds
CC fingering 119 yds
Inspired by sea creatures real and imagined, the Sea Dragon Shawl is knit from side to side, with short rows forming a shallow crescent shape. Its comfortable proportions are perfect for wrapping around the neck scarf-style or wearing around the shoulders. Choose between a small or large Sea Dragon Shawl and showcase your favourite yarn: go crazy with your leftover yarn stash and knit each segment in a different colour, use a gradient or variegated yarn, or go with your favourite solid colour combination.
Suitable for adventurous beginners, techniques include: simple short rows, picking up stitches, simple increases and decreases.
MEASUREMENTS
Small: 152x28cm (60x11”)
Large: 198x35.5cm (78x14”)
MATERIALS:
Yarn:
Fingering weight/4 ply
MC: 400 732m (437 800 yds);
CC: 119 155m (130 170 yds)
Large sample:
Orange Flower, Twist sock, 100%
Superwash Merino, 2 skeins Europa, plus Black Trillium, Pebble Sock, 100% Superwash Merino, ½ skein Saltwater.
Small samples:
Angie’s Studio, New Merino 4ply, 100% Superfine Australian New Merino, 1 skein Mint Dreams plus ½ skein Natural, and 1 skein Pink and Grey Speckle”plus ½ skein Grey.
Needles:
4mm (US 6) 80cm (32”) circular needles to hold a large number of stitches.
3.75mm (US 5) 80cm (32”) circular needles to hold a large number of stitches.
Notions: Stitch marker, Tapestry needle
GAUGE:
24 sts and 36 rows = 10cm (4”) in blocked garter stitch. Gauge is not crucial for this project; however, variations in gauge will affect finished measurements and yardage required.
This pattern has been Tech Edited and Test Knit.
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