Simply Short Rows Shawl (DK) by Michelle Gregory

Simply Short Rows Shawl (DK)

Knitting
June 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in lace pattern, see notes
US 6 - 4.0 mm
464 yards (424 m)
Depth: 24cm / 9  ins (centre), 15cm / 6 ins (edges) Wingspan: 210cm / 82 ins (top edge, stocking stitch)
English
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There is something very beautiful about short row crescent shawls, so I’m really excited to share this one with you. It starts with quite a long cast-on but, I promise, it’s worth it.

Size
Depth: 24cm / 9  ins (centre), 15cm / 6 ins (edges)
Wingspan: 210cm / 82 ins (top edge, stocking stitch)

Yarn
Banshee Yarns Tibetan Silk DK, 212m/100g, 2 skeins.
Shown in the Taisca colourway.

Gauge
14 stitches and 40 rows to 10cm / 4 ins measured over stocking stitch. 18 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm / 4 ins measured over lace pattern. Measurements taken after quite aggressive vertical wet blocking.

Needles & Notions
4mm 120cm-long circular needle.

Scissors, 38 stitchmarkers, darning needle for ends.

Construction Notes & Techniques
The shawl is cast-on on the long edge of the shawl, a section of lace is knit (chart and written instructions provided). The top is then shaped using wrap and turn short rows (other short row methods can be substituted).