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Sprouts
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Inspired by the promise of spring when flower bulbs begin to poke up through the barren, wintry ground, this shawl is highlighted by a swath of lace between fields of simple garter. The comfort and ease of the knitting provides a peaceful but engaging project and a beautifully versatile finished piece.
Size
One size
Finished measurements
Length: approx. 69” / 172 cm along centre.
Width: approx. 25” / 63 cm at widest point.
Materials
Yarn:
2 hanks of Pure 100% Wolle by Rohrspatz & Wollmeise (100% merino wool; 574 yds / 525 m – 150 g), colourway Nobody is Perfect.
Or approx. 1148 yds / 1050 m of fingering-weight yarn.
Needles:
US 5 / 3.75 mm 24” / 60 cm circular needle. Or size needed to obtain gauge.
US 4 / 3.5 mm 24” / 60 cm circular needle. Or one size smaller than gauge needles.
Notions: Stitch marker(s), tapestry needle, blocking pins.
Gauge
26 sts & 36 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 5 / 3.75 mm in Garter St, after blocking.
The gauge isn’t crucial on this project, but differences will affect the finished size as well as the required yardage.
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- First published: August 2025
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- Last updated: July 23, 2025 …
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