Spokes Shawl by Jennifer Dassau

Spokes Shawl

Knitting
October 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
550 - 600 yards (503 - 549 m)
70” wide and 22” deep
English

This asymmetric sideways knit wrap alternates garter stitch spokes in two widths with subtle stockinette wedges created using the twin stitch method.

Finished Size: About 70” wide and 22” deep.

Yarn: Fingering weight (#1 Super Fine)
Shown here: Shibui Staccato (70% superwash merino wool, 30% silk; 191 yd 175m/1.75 oz 50g): Clay (MC), 2 skeins; Ash (CC), 2 skeins.

Needles: Size US 6 (4mm): 32” (80 cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Yarn needle.

Gauge: 16 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Garter st.