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Evanescent Shawl
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This large, two-color, almost-rectangular shawl is designed to look like the fleeting moment a fallen maple leaf lands on still water, causing ripples to emanate out from it. Worked separately, the shawl is a relaxing knit composed primarily of stockinette stitch, and it is worked while holding two strands of yarn, so it knits up fairly quickly. The maple leaf is knit in sections and seamed together. The yarn ends are then used to graft the leaf onto the center of the shawl. Although at times it is not a TV-knitting experience, the final product makes a great statement while being wonderfully functional and warm.
Please note that this pattern includes instructions for knitting the shawl and the maple leaf attached to it. Additional sizes of the maple leaf can be purchased via Evanescent's sister pattern: Fallen Maple.
PATTERN DETAILS
This pattern contains instructions for knitting Evanescent in one size only:
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Size |
One |
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Description |
Almost-rectangular shawl / wrap |
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Length |
74 in (188 cm) |
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Depth |
12.5 in (32 cm) |
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Yardage |
Color A: 1312 yards (1200 meters) of fingering-weight yarn Color B: 437 yards (400 meters) of fingering-weight yarn |
Needles:
- Size A (for the shawl): Two 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles (24-inch recommended)
- Size B (for the leaf): 3.25 mm (US 3) circular or straight needles
Gauge:
- Using Size A needles and while holding two strands of fingering-weight yarn together, 24 sts by 30 rows for a 4-inch square in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking gently
- Slight deviation from these gauges is acceptable
Other Materials:
- Stich markers (at least 6)
- Tapestry need to seam sections together and weave in ends
- Cable needle (optional)
Included Instructions:
- Standard, written instructions
- Simplified chart for the leaf only
Sample Details:
The original sample shown here was knit with three skeins of Shirley Brian Mercury Yak Sock in It's a Nahhvy Suit George and one skein in Team Logan (each fingering-weight, 437 yards, 100 grams).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Like the yarn shown? It’s Shirley Brian Mercury Yak Sock, and the stuff was incredible to work with. Thank you so much, Beckie, for providing the yarn. I hope this pattern does it justice!
Also, I’d like to extend a huge thank you Evanescent’s amazing test knitters! You all did an amazing job, and the feedback you provided was great. Thank you! To any knitters interested in this pattern, check out their awesome projects on Ravelry for additional inspiration.
