Little Iris Shawl
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A triangle shawlette in two sizes (doll/adult), worked from hem to neck in openwork motifs to resemble an iris-bordered garden. The easy-to-work stitch patterns and wrong-side rest rows make this piece a great first shawl project, or a fun, relaxing weekend traveler for experienced knitters. Its ornate appearance belies the simplicity of its construction; this piece knits up quickly and effortlessly to make a beautiful spring accessory or last-minute gift.
Shown here in Bare Naked Wools The G.O.A.T. Fingering, color Serena and in Stone Soup Fingering (Mom's Recipe), color Iris Mist
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Suggested Yarns:
Bare Naked Wools The G.O.A.T. Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Better Breakfast Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, Jacob Fingering, Modern Deco Lace, Modern Deco Sport, Finn Dandy 2-ply Sport, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, or any fingering/light sport yarn that knits to pattern gauge
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement.
Finished Size:
8.5(21) inches long at center back and 21(48) inches across top edge (stretched and blocked)
Yarn Requirements:
100(375) yards
Gauge:
24 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (unblocked; fabric will be relaxed)
Needles:
size 3US (3.25mm) 24-inch circular needle for hem (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 2.5US (3.00mm) 24-inch circular needle for body (or .25 mm smaller than hem needle)
DPNs same size as body to graft final join (optional)