Askews Me Shawl by Stephen West

Askews Me Shawl

Knitting
May 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in two color brioche ribbing
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1100 - 1150 yards (1006 - 1052 m)
One Size, easily customizable with the top-down construction
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This top-down shawl is knit in two-color brioche stitch. The asymmetrical shape features half of a chevron that slants the ribbing to one side. Choose two colors or decorate the fabric with more colorful stripes.

Finished Measurements: 78” / 198cm wingspan length, 30” / 76cm along center spine. Measurements taken after blocking.

Yarn: Sport or DK weight

Yardage: DC - 600yds / 549m
LC - 500yds / 457m

Shown in: Malabrigo Arroyo
DC - Black
LC - Natural

The colorful striped version uses Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK & Madelinetosh Tosh Sport. Collect a Askews Me Shawl kit at Stephen & Penelope!

Needles: 40” US 6 / 4mm circular

Notions: 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 16 sts & 26 rows = 4” / 10cm in two-color brioche stitch