Trickle
Let me fall out of the window with confetti in my hair *
Trickle is a richly textured, large and cozy shawl. The elongated asymmetrical triangle shape allows for effortless wearing ease and maximal wrapping pleasure. The focal point of Trickle
is the striking stitch pattern, which reminds me of the beautiful and intricate decorations found in art-deco architecture. The diamond shapes seem to trickle down the shawl, getting denser as you approach the right edge of your shawl, which is finished a simple but elegant border.
CONSTRUCTION
Trickle is worked from tip to edge, then finished with a border that is worked perpendicular to the body of the shawl. Increases are worked on one side of the shawl. To achieve the asymmetrical, elongated triangle shape these increases are worked at different rates in every section.
SIZE
One size
Finished measurements: 175 cm / 69” along the left edge, 91 cm / 35.5“along the right edge and 198 cm / 78” wingspan.
YARN
Approximately 925 m / 1015 yards of a DK weight yarn.
Sample shown in Eco Puna by Amano Yarns, 100% baby alpaca; 250 m /273 yards per 100 g. Colorway 9004 Taupe.
NEEDLES
One 100 cm / 40” (or longer) circular needle, in size needed to obtain gauge listed.
Suggested needle size: 3.75 mm / US #5.
GAUGE
Measured after blocking.
Shawl body pattern stitch: 23 stitches and 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 “
NOTIONS
Cable needle, tapestry needle, blocking tools.
* Tom Waits