Radiation by Dejana Knezevic

Radiation

Knitting
March 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
US 7 - 4.5 mm
3.5 mm (E)
875 - 919 yards (800 - 840 m)
One size
English
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Radiation is triangular lace shawl in self shaping “swirl” form, with emphasized texture and geometry. It’s very practical piece. The pattern is intuitive and easy to remember, with written instructions in English, chart and photo tutorials. It’s easily modified into a rectangular shape, such as a scarf, wrap, cape, transformer, poncho, blanket etc. The main motif is framed, just repeat how many times you want it.

You need :
1. Skill: advanced beginner knitting level;
2. Needles:
* A set of circular needles in US 7/4,5mm with one cord of 32” (80cm);
* An auxiliary hook (3,5-4mm) and tapestry needle for weave in ends;
3. Yarn: this red sample is made with ~3 ball of budget friendly Alize superlana klasik, in red, 280m or 307yds
/100g; In total ~800m or 877yds (275g);
* You can experiment with any tightly stranded yarn (in solid color), from DK weight (100gr/280m-307yds)
to lace mohair (100gr/550m-602yds);
4. 25 (clover) stitch markers.
5. Printed chart.

Dimensions (flat, fixed):
Length from the neck to “peak” (center depth) – 74cm / 30”
Flat widespread (wingspan) - 134cm/ 54”

Gauge (is irrelevant)
28 sts/25 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4” in 1x1 twisted (tbl) rib stitch (on 4.5mm/US7 needles).