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Marsh Grass was inspired by the quiet movement and layered textures of coastal marshlands. The design combines intermediate-level lace with rich textured stitches—each with a name derived from the plants that inspired them so that you can feel connected to the beautiful marsh landscape as you knit.

The pattern has been thoughtfully prepared with lots of detail:
• User-friendly, detailed instructions, with stitch counts provided any time there is a change.

• Fully written instructions are accompanied by charts, with a separate set of enlarged charts that have darker grid lines, so knitters of different visual abilities will have a choice.

• Helpful tips: The pattern includes instructions for correcting a missed yarn over (we all make mistakes!), links for fixing a dropped edge stitch, and links for using lifelines, which make it much easier to go back and fix your knitting, if necessary.

• The pattern includes closeup photos of each stitch pattern so you’ll always know you’re on track.

• Sizing choices: The pattern provides specific instructions for increasing or decreasing the size of the shawl if you wish.

• Pattern support: If you ever have questions regarding the pattern, I’m always available via email and here to help if you get stuck!

Pattern info:
Yarn: Fingering/sock yarn, approximately 175 grams/700 yards/640 meters to make the standard-sized shawl. Options are provided to make a larger or smaller shawl; yarn usage will vary accordingly.
The sample was made with Murky Depths Dyeworks Deep Sock, a 80% superwash merino wool/20% nylon blend with 400 yards/365 meters per 100 grams in the color “Fresh Cut Grass.” Other wool or wool-blend yarns would work well with this pattern, including blends with silk or yak fibers.

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows to 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch.

Needles: US 6/4.0 mm or size needed to achieve gauge. The shawl is worked flat. It is possible to knit the shawl entirely on straight needles, but it will be more comfortable to use a long circular needle (at least 40”/100 cm) so that the stitches can spread out as the shawl grows.

This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted to give you a smooth, error-free knitting experience. Thank you to tech editor Kephren Pritchett and fabulous testers 62denise, caseymom48, cjwray, woodcart, and Yarnaticallymagic!

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Happy knitting!
Lena