Picabeau

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Feb 182013
 

Picabeau cover | The Knitting Vortex

Picabeau is a crescent shaped small shawl, with asymmetrical construction that first increases and then decreases in a gentle curve. The reversible bias shape is highlighted by regular rows of YOs that swoop across the shawl, creating visual movement. One luscious skein is all that is required for this versatile and wearable accessory; instructions are given to make the shawl using any amount of yardage.

Techniques & Skills Used: cable CO, knit, increasing/decreasing, picots.

Size: 60” along bottom curve and 8” center depth, customizable.

Yarn: String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn Caper Sock (80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 400 yards/365m/113g); 1 skein shown in Light Teal. Sample used 348 yards; instructions are given to make the shawl using any amount of yardage.

Other Materials: US 6 24” circular needle; Yarn needle.

Gauge:  20 st and 40 rows/4” in garter stitch, after blocking.

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Feb 092013
 

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Happily not a blizzard for us last night, but instead a nice, fluffy snowfall with blue skies today.