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Labyrinthian explores the ways in which maze-like shapes can be combined to create geometric shapes.

SIZING
This shawl is designed in one size, but with options to create an inverted trapezium shape or a triangular shape.

Both versions have a width of ~65” / 162.5cm. The depth of the inverted trapezium is ~26” / 65cm; the depth of the triangular version is ~29” / 72.5cm.

GAUGE
Using 3.25mm / US size 3 needles, or needle size required to meet gauge, 28 stitches over 32 rounds in stockinette stitch, blocked, creates a 4x4”/10x10cm square.

YARN
The shawl requires fingering / sock weight yarn. Either superwash or nonsuperwash yarn can be used, although if working with superwash yarn I recommend machine sewing the steek to ensure the stitches are secured.
The sample is worked using Val Fruborg’s Merino Sock yarn (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon; 425m per 100g) with colourways Onodrim as the main colour and Limpet as the contrast colour.

YARDAGE
(Includes ~10% excess)
Main Colour: 850m / 930yds / 200g
Contrast Colour: 425m / 520yds / 100g

TOOLS & NOTIONS
3.5mm / E / 9 crochet hook
3.25mm / US size 3 needles
5mm / US size 8 needle (for bind off only; could be cabled, straight or double pointed needle - any will work).
25 markers (in different colours /styles would be helpful)

If you are working with Superwash yarn, as in the sample, a sewing machine is recommended to secure the steeked stitches.

SKILLS REQUIRED
Long tail cast on
Joining in the round
Reading colourwork charts
Working stranded colourwork with two colours
Working mirrored decreases
Standard bind off
Securing a steek with a crochet chain (and machine-sewn edge if working with superwash yarns)
Cutting a steek
Picking up stitches
Working twisted ribbing
Working increases - m1R and m1L