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Alyeska Shawl Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women

Item:

Shawl

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Reading Charts
Cables
Drop Stitch

Pattern Description:

The Alyeska Shawl hails from the great land to the north. So easy to knit, yet so lovely to wear. Designed in the "Dream" blend of Qiviut, Cashmere and Silk from Arctic Qiviut, this incomparably soft and gorgeous piece is ultra light yet ultra comfortable. It's like wrapping yourself in a cloud!
The pattern combines staggered cables separated by a stitch that is intentionally dropped at the end of the project for a dramatic look.

Gauge:

22 sts and 31 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Cable pat after blocking.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

One Size: 25" x 62" after blocking

Materials:

Arctic Qiviuts "Arctic Dream" (55% Qiviut, 30% Cashmere, 15% Silk; 2oz / 56g, 437yds / 400m) 2 hanks: shown in color Rosehip
Size US 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge

You Will Also Need:

Tapestry Needle
Cable Needle

Suggested yarn:

874 yards of Lace weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Arctic Dream Qiviut

Colorway:

Rosehip