13.5 stitches and 34 rows = 10 cm in Mesh Stitch, unblocked, see notes

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Designed exclusively for Knit City 2013, this simple asymmetrical shawl is perfect for solid, tonal, and variegated yarns. The stitch pattern is easy to memorize, making this the perfect take along project.

WORSTED VERSION

Yarn

2 skeins Indigodragonfly Superwash Worsted

100% Superwash Merino Wool

200yds/183m per skein

OR 400yds/366m heavy worsted weight yarn

sample shown in My Other Orca is an Otter colourway

Needles

5.5 mm/US9 circular needle, 32in

Notions

Yarn needle

Gauge

13.5 sts and 34 rows = 4”/10cm in patt (unblocked)

12.5 sts and 24.5 rows = 4”/10cm in patt (blocked)

Finished Measurements

Approx 52½“/134.5cm (56¾”/145cm) wing span and 20¾“/52cm (28¾”/73.5cm) deep, unblocked (blocked).

FINGERING VERSION

Yarn

2 skeins Madelinetosh BFL Sock

100% Blue Faced Leicester Wool

420yds/384m per skein

OR 538yds/492m fingering weight yarn

sample shown in Horoscope colourway

Needles

3.5 mm/US4 circular needle, 32”

Notions

Yarn needle

Gauge

17.5 sts and 53 rows = 4”/10cm in patt (unblocked)

17 sts and 36.5 rows = 4”/10cm in patt (blocked)

Finished Measurements

Approx 56½“/143.5cm (58”/147.5cm) wing span and 18½”/47cm (27”/68.5cm) deep, unblocked (blocked).

Fingering weight sample knit by gundyknitter.