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Gentle Tidings
This pattern was originally exclusive to the 2019 December Holiday Gift sets from SweetGeorgia Yarns and is now being made available to all!
Simple stitches bring the ultimate in gentleness in this cozy shawl. Garter and slipped stitches flow together in this traditional triangular accessory, promising quiet joy and knitting delight.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
58 ½“ / 148.5 cm wide and 32” / 81.5 cm deep
YARN
3 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock, one each in Grapefruit (MC), Silver (CC1), and Candy Apple (CC2) (425 yd / 388 m per 4 oz / 115 g blank; 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon).
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 6 US / 4 mm circular needle, 24” / 60 cm long
Adjust needle size if necessary, to obtain the correct gauge.
2 stitch markers, yarn needle
GAUGE
20 sts and 40 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter stitch, after blocking aggressively and unpinning.
PATTERN NOTES
This shawl is worked from the back of the neck to the bottom edge, increasing gradually every RS row.
The stitch patterns are all written (see Stitches Used) and charted (p 4) for your preference
Over at the School of SweetGeorgia, the Gentle Tidings Mini Workshop shows you all the tricks and techniques used in the pattern.
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- First published: December 2019
- Page created: July 14, 2020
- Last updated: March 13, 2023 …
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