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Worsted weight version

Sock weight version

Log Cabin Shawl Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Tall, Women, Infant/Baby, Petite, Plus-sized

Item:

Shawl

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

knit
ssk
k2tog
kfb
picking up stitches

Pattern Description:

The Log Cabin Shawl is constructed with striped modular squares, triangles and rectangles. It is begun at the corner triangle and can be made to any size in any weight of yarn.

Pictured are two versions; a 2 color sock weight version and a multi-color worsted weight version. The worsted weight version is made with one ball of yarn for the main color and leftover bits of other colors. The worsted weight version shows the optional crochet edging.

MATERIALS
Sock Weight Version: 800 yards total of sock yarn; 2 colors with 400 yards each.
Worsted Weight Version: 220 yards for Color A, 220 yards mix of yarns for Color B.

GAUGE
Exact gauge is not vital for this project. Use a needle size appropriate for the weight of yarn which creates a Garter stitch fabric that you like. The following gauges are from my samples:
Sock Weight Version: 22 sts and 42 rows= 4" in Garter stitch.
Worsted Weight Version: 14.5 sts and 28 rows= 4" in Garter stitch.

Gauge:

22 sts and 42 rows = 4" Garter stitch in Fingering weight yarn

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Size is adjustable. Samples shown are 54" wide and 24" deep

Materials:

800 yards sock yarn or 400 yards worsted weight yarn
long circular needle in size appropriate for yarn

You Will Also Need:

tapestry needle to weave in ends
crochet hook in size equivalent to knitting needle for optional edging

Suggested yarn:

800 yards of Fingering weight