Nica Shawl
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Finished measurements
98”/249 cm wingspan.
16”/41 cm height at center spine.
Measurements are taken after blocking.
Yarn
Approximately 600 yds/549 m of DK weight yarn.
3 skeins of Madelinetosh Silk I Merino (50% Silk, 50% Merino Wool, 205 yds/187 m in 100 gr); Paper.
Needles
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular (circ) needles 32”/80 cm long, or size to obtain gauge.
Additional tools
Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle.
Gauge
20 sts x 32 rows = 4”/10 cm on size US7 (4.5 mm) needles in Stockinette st, after blocking.
14 sts x 28 rows = 4”/10 cm on size US7 (4.5 mm) needles in Lace pattern, after blocking.
Notes
• The shawl is knitted from top edge down.
• Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of stitches.
Difficulty: Intermediate.
Techniques: working flat, reading charts, ssk, ssp, k2tog.
Pattern Style: both written and charted instructions using common knitting abbreviations. Lace pattern is charted only.