nix / Leila Raabe
Leila hits the nail on the head in the shawl department once again, using as Nix's border a single, sculptural cable, framed by simple lace. The border is shaped with short rows, then stitches are picked up all along the slinky cable, and a simple garter body ensues with center decreases. We love the styling potential for this piece!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
63" [160 cm] wingspan and 18" [45.5 cm] deep at center
YARN:
tern / basalt 424 / 4 skeins
Note: Sample used all of 3 skeins. An extra skein is needed for swatching purposes.
NEEDLES:
24" and 32" circulars in size US 7 [4.5 mm]
GAUGE:
21 sts and 42 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Long-tail cast on, yarnover short rows, picking up stitches, cables (links provided); increasing, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.