Sepal

Knitting
May 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Fractured Lattice
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1335 yards (1221 m)
one size
English
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Sharply botanical, this asymmetrical shawl features a twisted stitch pattern that reminds me of the slender, twining sepals of wild spray roses.

Worked end to end and then rotated, Sepal’s asymmetrical shape is bordered on one side by a dramatic rib that’s deepest at the peak. On the other side, a slipped I-cord edge keeps things tidy.

SIZING

One size

Finished measurements: 85.5” / 214 cm wide, 25” / 65.5 cm deep

YARN

Urban Girl Yarns Virginia

90% Superwash Merino, 10% Nylon; 480 yds / 439 m per 125 g skein. This is a classic sock yarn with lots of drape, moderate gloss and stitch definition, and modest springiness.

1,335 yds / 1220 m; 3 skeins.

Shown in Colorway Lemoncello.

GAUGE

28 sts and 36 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm in Fractured Lattice with size A needles.

NEEDLES

Size A: US Size 5 / 3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge. Straight or circular needles suitable.

Size B: US Size 3 / 3.25 mm or two sizes smaller than size A, 60 inch / 150 cm (or use two shorter needles)

NOTIONS

  • 3 Stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle

TECHNIQUES

  • Twisted stitches
  • German short rows
  • Picking up and knitting

CREDITS:

Tech edit: Heather Storta
Photography: KeyLimeHi
Location: B Willow

For tester credits, please visit the pattern page.