$Knitting: Diffraction$

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$Diffraction$

Diffraction Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Tall, Petite, Plus-sized, Women

Item:

Shawl

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Judy's Magic Cast On
Basic Increases
Knitting in the Round (Magic Loop or 2 Circulars)
Working Simple Chart and Written Instructions

Pattern Description:

Knitting in the round from the center out with widening, contrasting stripes creates this stunning rectangular shawl with NO purl stitches. Excellent travel and mindless knitting.

Worked completely in the round beginning with Judy's Magic Cast On and edged with attached I-Cord.

Directions are written and stripe patterns are charted.

The nature of the pattern makes it perfect for solid, variegated and color changing yarns.

Yarn:
Lace: MC: 700 yds (640 m); CC: 470 yds (430 m).
Fingering: MC: 395 yds (361m); CC: 300 yds (274m).
Aran: MC: 500 yds (457m); CC: 400yds (366m).

Gauge:

Gauge: (4" (10 cm) in blocked circular knit stitch)
Lace: 18.5 sts & 33 rows
Fingering: 16 sts & 28 rows
Aran: 13 sts & 18 rows

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Lace: 62 x 22 in (157 x 56 cm)
Fingering: 62 x 21 in (157 x 53 cm)
Aran: 62 x 25 in (157 x 64 cm)

Materials:

Needles: US 3 (6, 9) (3.25 (4, 5.5) mm) 47" (120 cm) circular needle(s); or size required to obtain gauge

You Will Also Need:

5 Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle

Suggested yarn:

700 yards of Fingering weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

madelinetosh tosh sock

Colorway:

Grenadine