Valence Shawl by Afifa

Valence Shawl

by Afifa
Knitting
September 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in garter
US 7 - 4.5 mm
500 - 550 yards (457 - 503 m)
(AFTER BLOCKING) 60 inch wingspan, 26 inch depth (not including tassels).
English
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Alternating bands of garter and zig zag mesh really show off your yarn in this, oh so, on trend accessory. This shawl is knit from the bottom up with triangular increases for the garter sections and straight decreases for the mesh bands. The different type of increases add oomph to this not so standard shawl.

Yarn: Approx 550 yards of DK weight yarn. Sample shown in Western Sky Knits Willow DK, C1, Gumball Sprinkle, C2, Jasmine, 100% Superwash Merino.

Dimensions: (AFTER BLOCKING) 60 inch wingspan, 26 inch depth (not including tassels).

Needles: US size 7.

Notions: Tapestry needle, crochet hook.

Gauge: 28 stitches by 32 rows is 4 inches in garter on US size 5 needles.