{"product_id":"askell-shawl-by-solenn-couix-loarer","title":"Askell shawl by Solenn Couix-Loarer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is available on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/askell-shawl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRavelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Askell” is a narrow, asymmetrical shawl that is easy to wrap around the neck like a scarf and that has a lovely, streamlined design in its widest part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e«Askell» means «wing» in Breton and was chosen in reference to the final shape of the shawl and the large feather-like pattern on the first part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is knitted starting from the right-hand side, growing rapidly to the maximum width, then decreasing at a slower pace to the final tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\/5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a medium level of difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques used\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitting back and forth, slipped-stitches, garter stitch, cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished dimensions (blocked)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 190 cm \/ 74.8’’ long and 47 cm \/ 18.5’’ at the widest part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALBERTINE + BÉRÉNICE (held together):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 balls of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/de-rerum-natura-albertine\"\u003eDe Rerum Natura Albertine\u003c\/a\u003e (90 % organic Arles Merino \/ 10 % mulberry silk, 218 yds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(200 m) \/ 50 g) OR 470 m \/ 514 yds of « fingering » yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAND\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 balls of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/de-rerum-natura-berenice\"\u003eDe Rerum Natura Bérénice\u003c\/a\u003e (55% Super Kid Mohair, 25% silk, 10% organic Arles Merino;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e210 m (230 yds) \/ 25 g) OR 430 m \/ 470 yds of « lace » yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote : The pattern was completed by most test knitters with just 2 balls of Bérénice. Depending on how you knit, you may only need the 3rd ball to knit the swatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sample photographed has been made in Albertine color « avoine » held with Bérénice color « biche ».\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 sts x 26 rows = 10 cm \/ 4’’ in Garter stitch with 5.5 mm \/ US 9 needles, blocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not crucial to get the exact gauge for this pattern, just make sure you like the fabric you get and adjust the needle size if necessary. Keep in mind that significant differences in tension and gauge can alter the final measurements and the amount of yarn required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.5 mm \/ US 9 needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 stitch markers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable needle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapestry needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern has been tech-edited by Naoko Ogawa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Rerum Natura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51902718476658,"sku":"01195590","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/2620\/2517\/files\/Askell_porte_1_carre.jpg?v=1744726406","url":"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/products\/askell-shawl-by-solenn-couix-loarer","provider":"Wool and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}