Truly Myrtle Pattern - Skein Sisters Shawl

There’s something special about the unspoken bond between women that love yarn and needles.

Skein sisters share a secret; we each know the deep pleasure of gorgeous yarn and breath-taking colour and all feel waves of calm as stitches slip through our fingers in gentle rhythm.

A contemporary twist on classic stripes and lace, Skein Sisters celebrates the sisterhood of knitting. It’s a beautiful, sweeping shawl perfect for draping around your shoulders to show off the dramatic movement in the design or snuggling around your neck to jazz up jeans and a t-shirt.

Full of exciting techniques such as short rows and i-cord, clearly written and simpler than they seem, the pattern also includes written and charted instructions and links to tutorials.

Skein Sisters is an entertaining knit, suitable for experienced knitters and advanced beginners who love a challenge.

DESCRIPTION

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan approx. 81”/205.5 cm (blocked).
Depth approx. 20”/51 cm (blocked).

GAUGE
20 sts/30 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch, on smaller needles, after blocking.

YARN
Fingering weight - Approx. 1000.5 yds/915 m.  Sample is done in Circus Single Ply Fingering by Circus Tonic Handmade Yarns (fingering-weight 100% superwash Merino; 100 g = 400 yds/366 m).

The sample used 2½ skeins comprising 1¾ skeins of “Tuahine” (colour A) and ¾ skein of “echo point” (colour B).

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size US6/4 mm & US7/4.5 mm circular needles at least 32”/80 cm long.