Merrimac Shawl by Valerie Hobbs

Merrimac Shawl

Knitting
July 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
435 yards (398 m)
English
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With its medley of lace patterns interspersed with garter bands, this shawl is as lovely to knit as it is to wear.

FINISHED SIZE: 65” wide x 13” deep.

YARN: 435 yds fingering weight wool or wool blend.
Shown in Periwinkle Sheep “Merino Yak” (70% SW Merino, 20% Yak, 10% Nylon; 435 yds/100 g) - Orchid.

NEEDLES: U.S. size 6 (4mm) 32” (80cm) circular needle.
Adjust needle size as needed to obtain correct gauge.

OTHER: Tapestry needle, stitch markers (optional).

GAUGE: 24 sts/32 rows = 4” in stockinette, blocked.

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced beginner. Techniques include long tail cast on, decreases, and yarnovers.

CONSTRUCTION: Beginning with a few stitches, the asymmetrical shape is created by increasing on one edge of the wrong side, and increasing and decreasing on the right side.

PATTERN: 7 page pdf includes schematic and both charted and written instructions for the lace.

Enjoy!