Mercurial Stripes by Michelle Stead

Mercurial Stripes

Knitting
March 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
410 yards (375 m)
One size 36 x 42 inches
English
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Playfully adaptable on a whim, Mercurial Stripes is a fully-reversible triangular shawl that features a unique look on each side. Mercurial’s optical illusion stripes are a fun opportunity to combine a solid and speckled yarn with a perfect flirty edging. Pair with your favorite shawl pin for a look that will compliment your every mood.

Materials
MC 220 yards of worsted weight yarn
CC 190 yards of worsted weight yarn
US #9 circular needle 32 inches or longer
Needle for weaving in ends
Optional US #9 DPN for edging

Skills
Slipped stitches
Attaching edging as you go

The photos with the Butterfly Shawl Pin are all ‘right’ side out. The photos with the Opal Glass Shawl Pin are all ‘wrong’ side out.

For shawl pins featured in the photos visit www.craftyflutterbycreations.com