Vespera Shawl by Marilyn Woodruff

Vespera Shawl

Knitting
May 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in brioche rib
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1200 yards (1097 m)
One size
English
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VESPERA SHAWL is a perfect beginner brioche and mesh shawl. Constructed with straightforward crescent shaping and simple stitches, she is perfect for a summer evening or to ward off air conditioning! Use high-contrast yarns for a pop of color, or try similar shades for a subtle natural appearance. Vespera uses 3 colorways of Emma’s Super Silky yarn.

SIZE(S)
One Size

MEASUREMENTS
Depth: 24 inches (61 cm)
Wingspan: 66 inches (168 cm)

YARN
Emma’s Super Silky Fingering, shown in Ice Ice Baby, 80’s Rewind and Briar Rose (80% superwash merino, 20% silk; 400 yds/100g). If substituting yarn, you can use three colors, with 400 yds of each colorway.

NEEDLES
US 4/3.5 mm and US 6/4.0mm 40” or larger circular

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows per 4”/10 cm in brioche ribbing

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch marker

SHARING
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