Solus by Debra Gerhard

Solus

Knitting
January 2018
Any gauge - designed for any gauge ?
21 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch in light worsted
US 6 - 4.0 mm
525 - 700 yards (480 - 640 m)
One size: ±20" at deepest point by ±70" along neckline. Size is dependent upon yarn weight used.
English
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Solus is a “one-skein wonder” for those larger, single skeins of sport, dk or worsted weight that seem to linger in my stash. I find that I can’t resist the color, (especially those one-of-a-kind colorways), so I’ll end up with one lone skein that’s too little yardage for a sweater and too much for a shawl. This pattern is a quick-knit and is easily adjusted based upon available yardage. The modified knit one, purl one stitch pattern coupled with simple garter stitch makes for a lovely textured and cozy shawl, and a touch of lace adds elegance and drape. The lace section is both written and charted. The resulting fabric works with both variegated and semi-solid skeins and is reversible. So dig in your stash, pick your skein and knit away!

Finished Measurements
Yowza Shawl: 21” at deepest point by 70” along neckline
Brigantia Shawl: 23” at deepest point by 78” along neckline

Gauge 21 sts and 40 rows = 4” in Garter Stitch
The gauge provided is based on light worsted weight yarn using a US 6.00 needle. A slight variance in gauge is acceptable when using a lighter weight yarn.

Yarn Minimum of 525 yards of sport, dk or worsted weight.

Red-Variegated Shawl shown in Miss Babs’ Yowza in the Wild Iris colorway Hugs and Kisses.

Violet Shawl shown in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Brigantia in the colorway Elizabeth’s Eyes.

Materials
One US 6 (4.00 mm) 32-inch circular needle

Tapestry needle