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Bodywrap I
a square shawl with generous dimension and unique construction that places the grain of the knitted fabric on the bias in order to create unusual drape // PLEASE NOTE: for the moment, when you order a pattern, you will not receive an order receipt via email that contains the download link. Instead, you will receive the link in an email that is manually delivered. This email will not arrive immediately upon your purchase, but as soon thereafter as possible. Please accept our apologies and bear with us as we work to correct this software malfunction.
$12.00
wrap in three versions; versions differ in their finished dimensions
wrap is composed of four separate triangular pieces worked in garter stitch; triangles are joined to form wrap
Ia: 46″/117 cm square
Ib: 50″/127 cm square
Ic: 56″/142 cm square
2500 (3000, 3800) yds / 2275 (2730, 3460) m of one of the following Catherine Lowe Couture Yarns:
CL II (merino + silk/mohair) #2
CL III (merino + silk + silk/mohair) #3
CL IV (alpaca + silk) #4A
alpaca #4
silk/mohair #2
shown in version Ib worked in CL II #2 black violet
yarn requirements include sufficient yardage for swatching
garter stitch: 5.5 stitches and 11 rows = 1″/2.54 cm
7 US/4.5 mm
6 US/4.0 mm
5 US/3/75 mm
4 US/3.5 mm
3 US/3.25 mm
2 US/3.0 mm
1 US/2.5 mm
knitter’s pins: 2 dozen
tapestry needle
The Companion to Simple Couture Patterns
Please refer to the pattern for complete information regarding gauge; needle size, type and length; and swatching for gauge.
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