Lady Russell Shawl by Joy Gerhardt

Lady Russell Shawl

Knitting
October 2012
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette with larger needles, see notes
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
800 yards (732 m)
About 23" deep and 74" long
English
This pattern is available in print for $6.50.

This shawl features a unique hybrid shape of a half-circle and a rectangular stole, finished with a feminine ruffled edge.

Finished Size About 23” deep and 74” long.

Yarn Fyberspates Ethereal (60% silk, 40% cashmere; 437 yd 400 m/31/2 oz 100 g): teal, 2 skeins.
Needles Body—size 6 (4 mm): circular (cir) 32” or longer. Ruffle—size 7 (4.5 mm) cir 32” or longer. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle; blocking pins.

Gauge (not critical) 23 sts and 24 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles; 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” in patt st on smaller needles.