Shanakiel by Carol Feller

Shanakiel

Knitting
September 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in st st
US 6 - 4.0 mm
600 yards (549 m)
Shawl Width: 77" / 195.5 cm Shawl Depth: 17" / 43 cm
English
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The gently changing gradient of this yarn flows across the shawl, which is punctuated with contrasting colour either from the tail of your gradient or from a second yarn. Knit on the bias to allow the shawl colour and shape to work at different angles for a lovely end effect.

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Shawl Width:
77” / 195.5 cm Shawl Depth: 17” / 43 cm

MATERIALS
YARN

Version 1: Knit Circus ‘Lavish’ (70% Superwash Merino, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 600 yds / 549 m per 6 oz / 170 g); Colour: Brass & Steam.
Version 2: MC: Knit Circus ‘Greatest of Ease’ (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 400 yds / 366 m per 3.53oz / 100 g); Colour: Gnarly, Dude
CC: Five Moons ‘Luna Plus 4ply Solids’ (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 232 yds / 212 m per 1.8 oz / 50 g); Colour: Anthra.
Note: For both versions, almost all the yarn was used with a little left of Version 2.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 6 / 4 mm circular needle, 32”/ 80 cm long.
Tapestry needle.
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.

GAUGE
21 sts and 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st
21 sts and 32 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in Star & Slip Stitch Patt