Foliage Shawl

Foliage Shawl

Description: This top-down shawl is worked in a simple leaf pattern that is both easy to memorize and easy to work, making the body of the shawl a joy to knit, while the border infuses the piece with a zest that makes this an accessory you'll reach for again and again. Worked in a heavy fingering weight yarn, it makes a fast and satisfying project, but could be worked in a finer gauge with more repeats to give a more delicate finished piece.

Yarn used in photo: Reynold's Whiskey (100% wool, 193 yds per skein). Sample was knit in color 086, Deep Rasberry; 17 wpi

Suggested yarn weight: FINE

Yarn amounts: Three 50 gram skeins

Difficulty level: EXPERIENCED

Sizes: 56 inches (142 cm) across the top and 28 inches (71 cm) from neck to point.

Gauge: 17 sts and 25 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) square in leaf pattern after blocking

Needles used: 4mm (US 6) 24 or 30 inch (61-75 cm) circular or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: At least 4 stitch markers (see note), tapestry needle to weave in ends, waste yarn for provisional cast on.

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