Virdek Shawl by Gudrun Johnston

Virdek Shawl

Knitting
October 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in over Textured Pattern worked flat using main needle, after blocking
One size
English
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Error Note: In the book version of this pattern the chart shows using a M1L and the written instructions show using a M1R. It was my intention for the M1L to be used. However, as long as you are consistently doing one or the other it won’t matter which you use. In the individual pattern that is now released I changed the written instructions to be M1L.

CONSTRUCTION
This shawl features a geometric textured pattern worked sideways in two pieces, which are then joined with a Three Needle Bind Off for an exposed seam. The texture pattern can be worked from charts or written instructions.

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 68¾“ / 175 cm
Depth: 26¾” / 68 cm

MATERIALS
Yarn: Approx. 800 yds / 735 m of fingering weight yarn

Shown in: Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift (100% pure Shetland wool; 115 yds / 105 m per 25 g) in shade Yellow Ochre
8 balls

Needles: Main: US 6 / 4 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm length
Finishing (for Three Needle Bind Off): 1 spare circular main needle, 32” / 80 cm length and 1 needle one size smaller than main needle

Notions: Waste yarn, tapestry needle, stitch markers (optional, for separating out the lace repeats; see Pattern Notes), blocking wires (optional)

GAUGE
21 sts & 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm over Textured Pattern worked flat using main needle, after blocking