~Holding Space by Jessica Anderson

~Holding Space

Knitting
October 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch after washing and blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
480 yards (439 m)
56”/142.5 cm wingspan and 19”/48.5 cm depth, after blocking
English
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During the KAL (now-November 20, 2106), 75% of pattern sales will be donated to Share, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support.
For more information, please visit my Ravelry Group, All in a Day’s Fun.

~Holding Space
Nearly 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in loss. To those families that experience that loss, it is devastating and not often talked about. Share’s mission is to serve those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life. ~Holding Space was created to give those who are affected by loss, or for those who wish to reach out to those who have been affected by loss. For the knitter working through their grief, I hope that it is a comfort and brings solace to you as you take space to grieve and heal. May the finished product be a reminder of all those connected to you and may you feel the that support when you pull this shawl over your shoulders.

Finished Dimensions
56”/142.5 cm wingspan and 19”/48.5 cm depth, after blocking
Gauge
18 sts/24 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking
Yarn
The Fiber Seed Sprout (90% Superwash Merino, 10% Nylon, 480 yd/439 m, 5 oz/140 g), 1 skein. Sample shown in colorway Angel Kiss.
Needles
Size US 6 (4 mm), 32”/81.5 cm circular needle (or preferred cable size for working a large number of
stitches flat) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Supplies
4 stitch markers (sm), and then an additional 6 stitch markers that can be differentiated for marking chart stitches, tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors.
Note: KAL kicks off October 15, 2016 and ends November 20, 2016.