Star Valley Shawl by Selena Miskin

Star Valley Shawl

Knitting
October 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
19 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette (after blocking)
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1040 - 1140 yards (951 - 1042 m)
One Size Fits All
English
This pattern is available for $6.50 USD
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Pattern is FREE with purchase of kit from www.SweaterSisters.com

Star Valley, Wyoming is a small farming community flanked by the Salt River mountain range in western Wyoming. It’s a traditional town, founded by homesteaders, and is the inspiration for this unique take on the traditional triangle shawl.

This generously-sized, three color shawl is easy enough for advanced beginners and interesting enough for all skill levels.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Depth: 31” (blocked)
Wingspan: 76” (blocked)

NOTE: measurements will vary based on gauge, weight of yarn used and how aggressively you choose to block

MATERIALS
3 skeins of WayfaringYarns Shangra-La, 437 yds/100g each (75% ultra fine merino/25% mulberry silk) in Kanab glazed, Vegas, Baby! marbled and NYC glazed
OR the following amount in each color of any fingering weight yarn.

Color 1 – 345 yards
Color 2 – 370 yards
Color 3 – 325 yards

Find the yarn for this project and others at www.SweaterSisters.com – shipping free to the lower 48 US states.

US #5 circular needle with 32-40” cable to hold stitches as you work back and forth

Notions required 4 markers, tapestry needle, blocking supplies

NOTE: Gauge is only important in that it will affect the final measurements of the shawl and the amount of yarn needed to complete the project, as well as the tension and drape of the finished fabric.

SKILLS REQUIRED
knit
purl
purl 3 stitches together
yarnover