Fireflower Shell and Shawl by Kristin Omdahl

Fireflower Shell and Shawl

Knitting
January 2006
Aran (8 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch
in gauge shown for shell
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
728 - 1274 yards (666 - 1165 m)
acutal bust +3" ease: 35" (39, 43, 47, 51, 55)
English
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Pattern includes 2 pieces - a sleeveless Shell and a rectangular wrap/shawl. The Shell is embroidered with delicate Fireflowers in the color of the shawl. The shawl has a band that is the color of the shell and embroidered with the Fireflowers. This is a simple design and would be considered Advanced Beginner.

FOR SHELL:
Color A - 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13) balls
Color B - 1 ball
Needles: US #5 (3.75mm) circular knitting needles (for neck and arm ribbing)
US #6 (4mm) knitting needles

FOR SHAWL:
Color A: 2 balls
Color B: 4 balls
Needles: US #6 (4mm) and US #13 (9mm) knitting needles
Gauge: with smaller needle: 5 sts & 6 rows = 1” in stockinette
with larger needle 2 sts & 4 rows = 1” in pattern row 36 when blocked
gauge is not critical for shawl.