Krokos Triangle

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The Krokos triangle is worked in motifs replicating the first emerging crocus buds of spring. Knit up in fingering(DK) weight yarn, this piece can be a multi-seasonal wardrobe staple for a range of climates. With lace work on right side rows only and wrong side rows all in purl, this design makes a great first shawl project for newer knitters and a quick diversion knit for veterans, to keep or give as a special gift.

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Shown here in Better Breakfast DK color Warm Coals and Ginny Sport color Georgia

Suggested Yarns:

Fingering: Bare Naked Wools Ginny Sport, Better Breakfast Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Ghillie Sock, Hempshaugh Fingering

DK: Bare Naked Wools Better Breakfast DK, Stone Soup DK, Kent DK, Ghillie Sport/DK, Ginny DK, Chebris Sport, or Cabécou Sport

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and drape.

Finished Size:

Fingering: 64 inches across top edge and 24 inches long at center back (washed and blocked)

DK: 72 inches across top edge and 29 inches long at center back (washed and blocked)

Yarn Requirements:

550(575) yards of fingering(DK) weight yarn

Gauge:

Fingering: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on smaller needles

DK: 17 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on smaller needles

Needles:

Fingering: Size 6US (4.0 mm) 24-inch circular or size to obtain the correct gauge

Size 7US (4.5 mm) 24-inch circular or .5 mm larger than body needle

DK: Size 8US (5.0 mm) 24-inch circular or size to obtain the correct gauge

Size 9US (5.5 mm): 32-inch circular or .5 mm larger than body needle