Silkweb by Rebecca Newman

Silkweb

Knitting
May 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
540 - 665 yards (494 - 608 m)
small and large
English
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Silkweb is a gorgeous circular shawl with contrast garter stripe details, finished with a simple lace border and with eyelet edging. With two sizes to suit, Silkweb is perfect for sweeping around the neck to compliment any outfit. It has been designed to showcase the stunning Silk/merino sock from Meraki Studio NZ.

Gauge: 24sts = 4 inches/10 cm in stocking stitch. Gauge is not crucial for this test, but keep in mind that differences in gauge will affect yardage and final dimensions

Needles: 4mm/ US 6 100cm long circular knitting needle, or size to get gauge.

Silkweb is knitted in fingering weight yarn with small and large sizes. The large sample used Meraki Studio NZ Silkweb Fingering / 4 ply, 50% Silk, 50% Merino,400 meters / 100 grams.

Yardage estimate:(please allow extra)
Small
Blocked dimensions (approx): wingspan- 23 1/2”/60cm (along top edge) , depth (centre back)-14”/36cm
Main colour: 320yds/292m
Contrast colour: 220yds/201m

Large
Blocked dimensions (approx): wingspan- , 47”/120cm (along top edge), depth (centre back)- 15”/38cm
Main colour: 390 yds/356m
Contrast colour: 275 yds/251m