In a Twinkling by Matt Akers

In a Twinkling

Knitting
December 2021
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Garter st, after blocking
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1205 yards (1102 m)
Wingspan: 60" / 153 cm, Center Depth: 26" / 66 cm
English
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Who knew that combining multiple colours, yarns, and stitches together could result in such a relaxing knit! Designed with the intention of unwinding, the 2021 SweetGeorgia Advent Shawl is the perfect accessory for knitting and wearing throughout these short winter days.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan: 60” / 153 cm
Center Depth: 26” / 66 cm

YARN
1 skein of SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in Slate (MC) (425 yd / 388 m per 4 oz / 100 g skein; 80% Merino, 20% Nylon).
1 SweetGeorgia Yarns 2021 Advent Calendar Mini-Skein Set in Walk in the Snow (CC1-15) (52 yd / 48 m per .5 oz / 14g per mini-skein; 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Spark).
Alternatively, you can use 2 full skeins of fingering-weight yarn in place of the 15 mini skeins. Simply use 1 colour for all the odd-numbered CC instructions and the other colour for the even-numbered CC instructions.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 4 US / 3.5 mm needle
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
22 stitch markers (2 for edging, 2 for center stitch, 18 for chevron stitch pattern), tapestry needle

GAUGE
24 sts and 48 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter st, unstretched and unblocked.
20 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter st, after blocking.
20 sts and 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette st, after blocking.
Please note that changes in gauge will affect yardage used and final measurements.

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