Heathered Opulence by Uma Padu

Heathered Opulence

Knitting
November 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
Gauge not crucial
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
775 - 1150 yards (709 - 1052 m)
Large Size: Approximately 73” x 30” [165cm x 60.5cm] Small Size: Approximately 57” x 23” [22.5 cm x 9 cm]
English
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The luxurious blend of merino wool and silk and heathering of the fibers lends softness, sheen, shape and a very sleek fabric to the shawl. Great for formal or evening wear.
This triangular shawl is worked top down as two triangles with a spine that is 16 sts wide in the center. It is knit in two colors using the Intarsia technique with two separate balls of MC yarn for the triangles and a ball of CC yarn for the centre spine. Included are 4 charts and written instructions for 2 sizes, small and large.

Finished Measurements: Large Size: Approximately 73” x 30” 165cm x 60.5cm
Small Size: Approximately 57” x 23” 22.5 cm x 9 cm

Materials: MC: The Woolen Rabbit Opulence: SW Merino & Silk 50/50 blend, Colorway: Scottish Heather, 375, yards: 1 skein for the small size and 2 for the large size.
CC: The Woolen Rabbit Harmony: Sock Weight Yarn, 80% Merino/20% Nylon, 400 yards, Colorway: Sweet Valenine: 1 skein for both sizes.

Needle Size: US 7/4.5 mm, US 9/5.5mm circular needles