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Goldfinch
It’s impossible not to have fun while knitting this shawl! Texture, stripes and short rows keep it interesting the entire way thru. The end shape is an asymmetrical triangle with a little crescent flare so that it drapes around your shoulders and neck perfectly. Play with your color choices and wear it all year round!
Sport Weight Yarn: Main Color - Approx. 90g/ 300yd; Contrast Color 1 - Approx. 65g/ 225yd; Contrast Color 2 - Approx. 60g/ 200yd
Suggested Yarn: O-Wool O-Wash Sport (100g/336yd) - Main Color - 1 skein Devil’s Pool; Contrast Color 1 - 1 skein Watermill; Contrast Color 2 - 1 skein Paw Paw
Purchase your yarn kit for this pattern here!
Needles: Size US 6/4mm (32in/80cm-40in/100cm circular recommended)
Notions: stitch markers & tapestry needle, blocking mats/pins/and wires are helpful.
Gauge (measured over garter stitch AFTER BLOCKING): 19 sts and 40 rows = 4 in/10 cm
Finished Measurements: Wingspan - 75 in/190 cm, Center depth - 17 in/43 cm
Techniques to Indulge In:Asymmetrical shawl shaping on a bias, stripes, color blocking, knitting purling, simple lace, short rows, super elastic bind off, increasing, and decreasing!
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