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Cumulonimbus
The body of this shawl is knit entirely in garter stitch with intarsia colorwork. Increases and decreases at the edge form a long and shallow shape mimicking a puffy cloud. The perimeter is finished with a smooth I-cord edge.
Finished Measurements
14” / 36cm at widest point.
70” / 178cm wingspan from tip to tip.
Measurements taken after blocking.
Yarn
Fingering weight
Color A – 275yds / 251m
Color B – 260yds / 238m
Yardage
Color A – 275yds / 251m
Color B – 260yds / 238m
Shown in
Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn (85% Merino, 15% Nylon; 383yds / 350m per 100g skein)
Color A - April Showers
Color B - Fool’s Day
Needles
40” US 4 / 3.5mm circular
Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry
needle
Gauge
26 sts & 48 rows = 4” / 10cm in
garter stitch
Errata
Section 3 Row 45 (RS) - K to B, k 1, xAB. Using B, K 24, xBA. Using A, K11, sl1 wyif
So, there shouldn’t be a “k1” after “k24”.
Section 3 Next Row (WS) - “sl” should read, “sl1 wyif” at the end of that row.
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- First published: April 2012
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