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Mizutama Shawl Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Men, Women

Item:

Shawl

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Knitting
Purling
Working basic lace

Pattern Description:

Mizutama (jap.) - polka dots

A fun triangular shawl can be that perfect accessory you need in Spring - bright color to go with the awakening of the nature and a great faux-polka dot print, only made up using lace. Instructions provide knitter with a choice of making it bottom up or top down. Both charted and written out instructions. Pick your preferable method and favorite color to work up your own polka dots!

Gauge:

20 sts and 28 rows = 4"/10cm over washed and blocked swatch worked in pattern on larger needle

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Wingspan 60"
Depth 21"

Materials:

Koigu KPM (100% merino wool), 175 yds/ 50 gr; #1521; 3 skeins
OR 455 yds of any fingering weight yarn

You Will Also Need:

US 5 (3.75 mm) needle
US 6 (4 mm) needle
Tapestry needle
Blocking pins and wires

Suggested yarn:

455 yards of Fingering weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Koigu KPM

Colorway:

1521