October 2015
Suggested yarn
Malabrigo Yarn Rastita
Malabrigo Yarn Silky Merino
Yarn weight
DK / 8 ply (11 wpi) ?
Gauge
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in main body stitch
Needle size
US 6 - 4.0 mm
Yardage
750 - 760 yards (686 - 695 m)
Sizes available
one size
GAUGE:
After blocking: 21 sts and 28 rows in 4x4” /10x10 cm in main body stitch on US #6/4.0 mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
YARDAGE AND SIZE:
One size fits all.
Finished Measurements:
Wingspan: ~80-85”/203-216 cm
Depth: ~18”/46 cm
Yardage: ~750 yds/686 m.
SUGGESTED YARN:
5 skeins of Silky Merino by Malabrigo (49% merino, 51% silk; 150 yds/137 m in 1.76 oz./50 g)
3 skeins of Rastita by Malabrigo (100% merino; 310 yds/283 m in 3.5 oz./100 g)
NOTIONS:
US #6/4.0 mm circular needles (32”/80 cm) or size needed to obtain gauge;
cable needle;
2 stitch markers;
Darning needle or crochet hook for weaving in ends.