Description
Lightweight Hipster – Printed Pattern by Joji Locatelli
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 68” (170 cm) from side to side and 17¼“ (43 cm) from top to bottom at deepest point (after blocking).
MATERIALS
1 skein of Swanky Sock by Magpie Fibers (80% merino / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon; 400 yards 366m/100g) or approx. 400 yards (366m) of fingering weight yarn. Shown in colorway London Rain.
Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
Other notions: Tapestry needle, a split ring st marker, blocking pins or wires.
GAUGE
14 st and 30 rows to 4” (10cm) in garter st on US 7 (4.5 mm) needles after blocking.
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
This shawl is worked from the center top down. Stitches are increased at each side on every other row to give it its characteristic crescent shape.