Hana Kago Shawl by Mari Tobita

Hana Kago Shawl

Knitting
September 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 35.5 rows = 4 inches
in Basket pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
340 - 700 yards (311 - 640 m)
M and L
English
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This shawl is worked top-down in rows.
This semi-oval shawl is decorated with a textured basket pattern reminiscent of an intricately carved wooden relief and features a large lace border.
It is shaped using German short rows, then the lace border is continued by increasing stitches on each side.
The amount of yarn used will vary depending on the gauge and knitting method.

Finished measurements
48 (63¼)″ / 122 (160.5) cm wide at top edge
13½″ / 34.5 cm long at center back

Gauge
21 sts and 35.5 rows = 4″ / 10 cm in Basket Pattern, blocked

Yarn
Yoriko Oki Mighty Elf Ⅱ Sock Yarn 80% SW Merino Wool, 20% Nylon; 375 yds (343 m) /
3.5 oz (100g)
; Japanese Maple, 1 (2) skein(s)

Needles and Notions
Size US 6 (4 mm) needles
Cable needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle