Willow River by Katie White

Willow River

Knitting
May 2012
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Reverse stocking stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
459 - 569 yards (420 - 520 m)
Small (Large)
English
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Willow River is a stunning shawl designed for light DK and sport weight yarns. Written for two sizes the pattern features a winding leaf pattern and textured body that will keep you interested throughout.

FINISHED SIZE (approx)
Small (Large)
155x27cm/62x10.5in (180x33xm/71x13in)

YARN REQUIREMENTS (approx)
Approximately 420m/460yds/(520m/570yds) of any heavy 4ply, light DK or sport weight yarn.

GAUGE
Getting an exact gauge is not crucial but will affect the finished size and amount of yarn use.

BLOCKED 22sts and 34 rows = 10cm/4in in reverse stocking stitch on 3.75mm/US5 needles

NEEDLES
3.75mm/US5 80cm/32in (or longer) circular needle or size needed to get gauge

OTHER STUFF YOU’LL NEED
Stitch markers

Pattern includes:

  • detailed written instructions
  • fully charted
  • tips on construction

The Sample Shawl
The sample shawl is in the small size. It was knit using 2 skeins of Sparkleduck Genie (260m/285yds per 100g/3.5oz)
Superwash BFL, Silk, Nylon

Shade: Mallard