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Karamagara Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Petite, Plus-sized, Tall, Women, Men

Item:

Shawl

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

knit
purl
increase
decrease
cast on
bind off

Pattern Description:

Karamagara is a garter stitch triangle knit with a geometric lace panel for focal interest.

The name comes from a town in Turkey where there is a bridge that is possibly the earliest known pointed arch bridge. The edging of this shawl evokes the points on the bridge.

With both charts and written instructions, knitters will be able to choose their most comfortable way to follow the pattern.

Gauge:

23 sts/34 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on US size 6 needles

Exact gauge is not important but do note that a looser gauge will result in the use of more yardage

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

60" across by 24" down center

Materials:

Approximately 600 yards of fingering weight yarn - Testers used anywhere from 420 to 630 yards, depending on gauge.
1 US size 6 (4.0 mm), 24-inch circular or length preferred for weight of yarn

You Will Also Need:

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Stitch markers for marking center section and/or edgings