Washingtonia by Veronica Ory

Washingtonia

Knitting
May 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
550 yards (503 m)
one size, adjustable
English
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The angular forms of plants and the precise geometry with which many of them grow is a constant source of wonder and inspiration. Washingtonia is the name for several types of palm trees which have a lovely repetitive quality to their fronds.

This asymmetrical triangular shawl begins small and may be adapted for any gauge or weight of yarn. This requires the use of a scale.

Yarn
Miss Babs Keira
100% Superwash Merino wool; 560 yd/8 oz (512m/225g) skeins
1 skein, shown in Earl Grey

Or approximately 550 yards/500 meters of sport weight yarn.

Finished Measurements
Wingspan: 61”/152.5cm
Depth: 18”/45cm

Needles
US 5 3.75mm circular needles, 24”/60cm or longer, or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 20 stitches and 32 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

Notions
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scale