Mercury Shawl by Annelie Thomasson

Mercury Shawl

Knitting
June 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch back and forth, blocked
US 3 - 3.25 mm
372 - 388 yards (340 - 355 m)
one size
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You´ll want this shawl in all your favorite colours and it is easy to play around with. Make it in a size you prefer. Make one in scrap yarn or in just one colour. The sky is the limit.

Size: One size
Measurements: Wingspan: Approx. 109 cm /43”. Depth: Approx. 44 cm / 17.5”
Suggested yarn: Sägen Light Fe from Elkmarket Yarn. 100 g = 400 m. Colours: Midsommar and Underjord
Yarn: MC: 60g, CC: 25g. With 1 skein / colour you can get two shawls with reversed colours.
The grey and red shawl is knitted in a sport weight yarn 100g = 335m and I used 75g of MC and 30g of CC.
Suggested needles: 3.25 mm (US3) circular needle 75 cm / 30”. Knitting back and forth.
Gauge: 21 sts x 36 rows in stockinette sts, back and forth, blocked
Notions: 2 stitch markers, scissors and a tapestry needle to weave in ends.

~ This is a triangle shawl that starts at the middle of the upper edge.

~ You can continue and make this shawl as big as you prefer.

~ In this shawl you can play with colours. Make it in your favorite colours, make it in just one colour or make it a scrappy one. The sky is the limit.

Techniques used:
Cast on
Pick up stitches
Knit
Purl
Increase
Bind off