3/19/2011 Due to the varying nature in the gauge of the lace pattern I am increasing the yarn requirement to 650 yards or 5 skeins. My sample took 4, but the general consensus from other knitters is it requires more yarn, so, to be safe, buy 5!

Need help with the increases in the “Top Border Strip” Section? http://o-wool.com/blog/?p=430 - I made a blog post to help clear up any confusion.

If your pattern is dated BEFORE 2/25/11, please see errata.

FINISHED SIZE
62” wide and 9.5” tall.

YARN
O-WOOL BALANCE (50% certified organic merino, 50% certified organic cotton; 1.75 oz/50g; 130yds/120m); 5 skeins, shown in 3125 Jade.

NEEDLES
Size 7 (4.5 mm): 36” cir.
Size 9 (5.5 mm): 36” cir.
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch markers.

GAUGE
17 sts and 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette.

NOTES
This shawl is knit in two sections: the Top Border Strip is knit first and folded in half, then sts are picked up along the side and the Body is knit downwards from it.