summer zest by Lori Versaci

summer zest

Knitting
May 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1500 yards (1372 m)
one size
English
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I am over-the-moon excited to be introducing you to SUMMER ZEST!

This pattern has taken me far outside my comfort zone into a thrilling new space. Vibrant colors, fanciful pattern stitches, and mini-tassels combine into this stunning, fun summer wrap! I am in love…

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
WINGSPAN: 64”/162.5cm
LENGTH (at center): 27”/68.5cm

YARN

  • 3 skeins Nature’s Luxury La Parisienne 100% Merino cablé (superwash); 500 yds/460m per 100g skein Shown in Natures Luxury La Parisienne in colors Alcazar (A), Rungis (B) and L’Orangerie (C). or
  • Approx 1500 yds/1380m fingering weight yarn split evenly among 3 colors (A, B and C)
  • Plus approx 80yds/75m of additional yarn in 2 colors for tassels (D and E), if desired.

NEEDLES
US size 4 (3.5mm) 32”/80cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE
20 sts and 42 rows = 4”/10cm in garter st, after blocking
While exact gauge is not critical, variation in gauge will alter yardage requirement and measurements.

CONSTRUCTION
This half-circle shawl is worked from the center-top down, starting with a garter tab. Increase rows (doubling the number of non-border sts) are worked at increasing intervals to form the half-circle shape.