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Bigger Baktus Shawl
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Finished
January 2012
August 7, 2012

Bigger Baktus Shawl

Project info
Baktus Scarf by Strikkelise
Knitting
Neck / Torso → Scarf
Me & Shop Example
37" x 78"
Needles & yarn
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1,515 yards
2 Ply Worsted Draw Sport Weight
404.4 yards (369.8 meters), 165 grams
Tiger Eye
Brown
Aunt Peggy's Closet
3 Ply Worsted Draw Worsted Weight
180.6 yards (165.1 meters), 219 grams
Eggplant Omlette
Red-purple
Aunt Peggy's Closet
3 Ply Worsted Draw Worsted Weight
454.0 yards (415.1 meters), 431 grams
Jewels
Blue-green
Aunt Peggy's Closet
3 Ply Worsted Draw Worsted Weight
476.6 yards (435.8 meters), 528 grams
Popsicle
Blue
Aunt Peggy's Closet
Notes

Modified the Baktus pattern to create a shawl. Increased one stitch every other row. Tiger Eye yarn (Sport Weight) was doubled.

Would use a bigger needle if I did this again. Not as much drape in the fabric as I would like.

Shop sample for Aunt Peggy’s Closet

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Finished
January 2012
August 7, 2012
 
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Baktus Scarf
by Strikkelise
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  • Project created: August 7, 2012
  • Finished: August 12, 2012
  • Updated: August 25, 2012
  • Progress updates: 2 updates