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The Varsity Hues Shawl
We love stripes! Of all kinds. This piece is an easy-to-knit celebration of stripes in three (or more!) colors. Knit in our Downy Worsted base, the resulting piece is a lightweight cuddle around your shoulders. An indulgent, simple knit.
SAMPLE SHOWN 
MC: Downy Worsted in color Old Coast 
CC1: Downy Worsted in colors Pout, Olives, and Pop Rocks 
CC2: Downy Worsted in color 
Balsamic
SIZES 
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 
Approx. 77” wingspan x 34” deep at bound off edge.
YARN REQUIREMENTS 
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make. 
Dimond Laine Downy Worsted (50% Alpaca, 34% Cashmere, 16% Elastane; 215 yards per 100g); 4 - 6 skeins. 2 skeins in MC, 1 skein each in CC1 and CC2. (Our 6-skein version used one skein each of three different colors for CC1.)
OR
Worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:650 yds/595 m.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
Needles listed are suggested. 
Gauge Needle: US 10 (6mm) 32” circular needles.
Optional: Needle one size larger than Gauge Needle for bind-off row.
TOOLS 
Darning needle, locking marker (optional).
GAUGE 
While gauge is not crucial, it will affect overall yardage used and the overall finished dimensions. 
Approx. 15 sts and 20 rows = 4” in stockinette st using Gauge Needle, blocked.
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