Amara

Knitting
October 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 52 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch, after blocking.
US 4 - 3.5 mm
437 yards (400 m)
One size
English
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Amara is a simply beautiful, top-down crescent shaped shawl, where the yarn does all the talking. The straightforward design makes an effortless, relaxing knit that is easy to memorise and is perfect for knitting on the go! Amara is ideal for beginners attempting shawls for the first time as the pattern is clear and easy to follow which makes a fun and enjoyable little project that knits up super fast. Whether it be a gift, or a lovely little something for yourself, pick up that skein of gorgeous fingering weight yarn that requires an elegant, uncomplicated design to show them off and dive right in!

PATTERN TYPE
Knitting

LEVEL
Beginner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan: 140cm / 55”
Center Depth: 25cm / 10”

SUGGESTED YARN
One skein of Cosy Barn Yarn; Colourway: Jellybean
(4ply/Fingering weight; 75% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Stellina; 100g/400m/440 yds)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
3.5mm needles / US 4 circular needle or needle to obtain gauge; minimum 80cm cable. (The shawl is knit flat so could be worked on straight needles if preferred, but due to its size I recommend a circular needle).
Removable stitch marker(s) (optional)
Tapestry needle
Pins for blocking and blocking mats
Scissors

GAUGE
19 sts and 52 rows over 10cm / 4” in garter stitch after blocking.

This shawl is designed to use one full skein of yarn, therefore it is important to pay attention to your gauge to ensure you don’t run out of yarn.

TECHNIQUES USED
Cast on and bind off
Garter stitch
Knitting flat
Increasing in two forms

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