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Kusafiri
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Kusafiri is a lightweight and airy shawlette that is fast and easy to knit. The colorblock effect is created using intarsia. Its peculiar shape is achieved with the use of simple increases and short rows. The garter stitch border prevents curling while the weight of the DK yarn is enough to give the shawlette a wonderful drape without blocking.
Kusafiri means ‘to travel’ in Swahili.
Instructions are given in written abbreviated form.
Credits
Tech editor: Olympia Driva (biokninja)
Photography & Graphic Design: Asimina Saranti
Yarn
Alpaca-Wool Sample
Rowan Alpaca Merino DK
DK / 8 ply / 11 wpi / 83% Alpaca, 10% Nylon, 7% Merino
105 meters - 115 yards/ 25 grams
CA - Colorway: 102, 1 skein
CB - Colorway: 105, 1 skein
CC - Colorway: 110, 1 skein
Cotton Sample
Garnstudio DROPS Cotton Light
DK / 8 ply / 11 wpi / 50% Cotton 50% Polyester
105 meters - 115 yards/ 50 grams
CA - Colorway: 28, 1 skein
CC - Colorway: 11, 1 skein
EL. D. Mouzakis Butterfly Super 10
DK / 8 ply / 11 wpi / 100% Cotton
228 meters - 249 yards/ 125 grams
CB - Colorway: Ice grey, 1 skein
Needles
5mm / US 8 or size to obtain gauge
Notions
- 12 stitch markers
- yarn needle
Gauge
18 sts / 19 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) square in stockinette stitch
Sizes
One size
Finished Measurements
Width: 110 cm / 44 inches
Height: 60 cm / 24 inches
Skills Required/Techniques Used
- Basic stitch patterns - stockinette, garter stitch
- Working in rows
- Increasing
- Intarsia
- Japanese Short Rows
- Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy BO
©2014 Über den Traum - for personal use. No reprinting, redistributing or reselling of these instructions. Selling finished items is permitted, as long as the following statement is included: (in both print & digital format) “ Design by Asimina Saranti of www.uberdentraum.com ”. (live link please!)
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- First published: July 2014
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- Last updated: December 1, 2023 …
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