Wapping Wharf by Kim Firth

Wapping Wharf

Knitting
September 2020
Light Fingering ?
18 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch, after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
723 yards (661 m)
One Size - approximately 86”/218cm wide and 16”/40cm deep
English
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Wapping Wharf is an asymmetrical shawl in beautiful seaside shades from Mr B yarn. This pattern is part of the Mr B & Me collaboration ebook and was inspired by Wapping Wharf in Bristol.

The shawl could be made with as few as two colours or as many as six. It also makes a great stashbuster!

SIZES AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
One size – approximately 86”/218cm wide and 16”/40cm deep

MATERIALS
Yarn:
4 ply fingering-weight yarn

Suggested Yarn:
Mr B Hiddleston 4ply (75% superwash merino wool/25% Nylon) (100g; 465 yds/425m)

Yarn Amounts:
Section 1 (Erithacus Rubecula): 10g; 47 yds/43m
Section 2 (Scuba): 10g; 47 yds/43m
Section 3 (Erithacus Rubecula & Shallows): total yarn 30g; 140 yds/128m (15g; 70 yds/64m of each colour for striped version shown in sample)
Section 4 (Scuba): 20g; 93 yds/85m
Section 5 (Shallows): 50g; 233 yds/213m
Section 5 (Old No 7): 35g; 163 yds/149m

Gauge:
18 sts and 40 Rounds = 4”/10cm

Gauge is not crucial for this project, however knitting to a different gauge will affect finished size and yarn requirements.

Needles:
US 6 (4mm) 32”120cm or longer circular needle
Needle size is a suggestion only. Please use the needle size necessary for you to obtain gauge and/or a fabric that you like.

Notions:
Tapestry needle to weave in ends