El Rio by Gretha Mensen

El Rio

Knitting
June 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch, blocked.
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
645 - 711 yards (590 - 650 m)
Approx. 75" (190 cm) wingspan along top edge 25" (63 cm) width.
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INFO
In a shallow riverbed, one can see the rounded outlines of rocks and pebbles as the water washes over them. At the same time, these stones shape the stream of water into rippling patterns on the surface.

That smooth, braid-like flow is evoked in the border of this triangular shawl, whose name is the Spanish word for “river.” Like tiny echoes, lines of eyelets frame the easy-to-knit cables, and as always, edges are neatly finished for a polished appearance.

YARN
Oh my Pebbles Woolly (100% recycled wool blend, 100 gr-218yds/200m).
Sample yardage, 647yds/592m in color Beach Pebble, 3 balls.
Consider purchasing one ball extra if your gauge is off.

Or any DK/Worsted weight yarn: approx. 645-711yds (590-650m).

MATERIALS
32-40” (minimum 80-100 cm) circular or straight needles.
US 9 (5.5 mm)
US 7 (4.5 mm)
Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle.

GAUGE - BLOCKED 4” (10 cm)
In garter stitch, 14 stitches x 28 rows.
Gauge is not crucial at all, but will affect final size and yardage.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Approx. 75” (190 cm) wingspan along top edge 25” (63 cm) width.

ADJUSTMENTS
Ajustments are provided in the pattern.

Different sizes and fits can also be achieved by altering yarn weight and/or needle size(s).