This shawl combines squishy garter, elongated stitches, bobbles, soft drapey yarn and some pops of color - the prime ingredients for a fun-to-knit and cozy-to-wear shawl! The elongated crossed stitches and bobbles remind me of X’s & O’s - wrap yourself up in some hugs and kisses!!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan - 79”/200.5 cm
Depth - 26”/66 cm
YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.
Worsted Weight in 4 colors
A - 150 g/375 yds/343 m
B, C & D - 36 g/88 yds/81 m (each)
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SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Size US 8/5 mm - 32”/80 cm - 40”/100 cm circular
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.)
NOTIONS
Stitch markers (2), locking stitch markers (2 - optional), small crochet hook for bobbles (a repair hook works great, or I like a size E crochet hook), row counter (optional), tapestry needle
GAUGE
15 sts & 26.5 rows = 4”/10 cm
Measured over garter stitch, after blocking.
TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Garter tab cast on
Knitting
Increasing
Bobbles
Elongated stitches
Crossing elongated stitches
Changing colors
Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off
Honey Moss is also Knit in Wworsted Weight yarn and combines learning cables and simple lace stitches. Pattern Available on Ravelry
DETAILS
This shawl is knit sideways, increasing along one edge to create an asymmetrical shawl. The first half of the shawl is cables, which then give way to lace once we have built up a larger stitch count.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan - 75”/190.5 cm
Depth - 43”/109 cm
YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.
Worsted Weight Merino/Linen Blend
500 g/985 yds/900 m
SUGGESTED YARN
For this shawl I chose a merino yarn blended with linen for the warmth and softness of the merino and ultimate drape of the linen. This worsted weight yarn creates an incredibly squishy and generously sized shawl to wrap up in!
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Larger Needle (for the cable portion of the shawl): Size US 9/5.5 mm - 32”/80 cm circular
Smaller Needle (for the lace portion of the shawl): Size US 8/5 mm - 32”/80 cm circular
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.)
NOTIONS
Stitch markers (optional), cable needle, row counter (optional), tapestry needle
GAUGE
24 sts & 20 rows = 4”/10 cm
Measured over cable stitch using Cable Fabric Needle, after blocking.
18 sts & 22 rows = 4”/10 cm
Measured over lace stitch using Lace Fabric Needle, after blocking.
TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Long tail cast on
I-cord edges
Cables
Lace
Increasing
Decreasing
Reading a chart
I-cord bind off