Southern Gothic by Lars Rains

Southern Gothic

Knitting
October 2016
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 15 - 10.0 mm
270 yards (247 m)
One size
English

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Top Edge: 81” 205.5 cm.
Height: 18” 45.5 cm.

YARN
Madelinetosh A.S.A.P.: 100% superwash wool; 90 yds 82 m per skein.
Color A: Black Velvet; 2 skeins.
Color B: Dr. Zhivago’s Sky; 1 skein.

NEEDLES
US #15 10.0 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge; 60” 150 cm circular needle.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (6)
Blunt tapestry needle
Blocking pins, if desired

GAUGE
9 sts and 16 rows in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
This accessory is worked as a triangular shawl from the top down with a garter tab construction at the beginning. Markers are not placed symmetrically. Slip all markers if not otherwise directed. Instructions for the Estonian Lace Bind Off are included in the Special Techniques section.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Basic knitting skills
Charted instructions
Garter tab construction
Knitting flat
Written instructions