Patterns : #4 – Medium, Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2011, Shawl

Flamboyant Shawl

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:28:10 GMT

Flamboyant Shawl
Maria Leigh

Worked from side to side in garter stitch and worsted weight yarn, this easy ruffled shawl takes no time at all.

Finished Size 56½" from tip to tip and 11½" at widest point.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Rittenhouse Merino 5-ply (100% extrafine merino; 240 yd [220 m]/100 g): #509 maroon, 2 hanks.
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 7 (4.5mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in garter st.

Blue Thistle Shawl

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:17:21 GMT

Blue Thistle Shawl
Susanna IC

Quick-to-knit worsted weight lace shawl.

Finished Size 57" wide along top edge, 22" tall at deepest point, and 13" tall at ends.
Yarn Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran (85% merino wool, 10% silk, 5% cashmere; 104 yd [95 m]/50 g): #172 ocean blue, 6 skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir). CO—size 10½ (6.5 mm): 32" or longer cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; blocking pins.
Gauge 12 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle, after blocking.