Estrato by Josh Ryks-Robinsky

Estrato

Knitting
October 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4 stitches = 1 inch
in Garter Stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
500 - 520 yards (457 - 475 m)
One Size
English
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Estrato uses simple mosaic patterns, stripes, color play, and a wee bit of short rows to make a fun, quick quirky Sharf that is fun to knit and sure to add a pop of color to your wardrobe!


Sample measures: 71 inches/180 cm along the top edge X 18 inches/45 cm along the center point. Shawl size can vary, depending on individual knitter’s gauge, yarns used, and blocking preferences.


Recommended yarn: Four colors of Heavy DK/Worsted Weight yarn in solid/semi-solid/tonal/speckled colors.


Sample Used:
Primrose Fiber Co. Regar (100% Merino; 205 yd/187 m) in “Ink Blot” (A - Grey); Three Irish Girls Springvale Worsted (100% Merino; 205 yd/187 m) in “Ribbed for Her Pleasure” (B – Blue); Hedgehog Fibres Merino Singles (100% Merino; 241 yd/220 m) in “Spell” (C – Purple) and “Potluck” (D – Orange)


Yardage:

  • Color A: 100 yd / 92 m
  • Color B: 130 yd / 120 m
  • Color C: 200 yd / 183 m
  • Color D: 74 yd / 69 m

Needles: One set of US size 9 / 5.5 mm circular needles in a 32 inch / 80 cm length


Gauge: 4-4.5 sts to the inch in Garter Stitch on US size 9 / 5.5 mm needles.


Notions: scissors, tapestry needle.