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This shawl is worked in rows, but it is recommended to use circular needles, as these will make the provisional cast-on and working out from the centre easier. It is worked in two identical sections o

The front and back are knitted separately, with the shoulders shaped by working short rows, then the stitches are left live so that the front and back can be joined with a three-needle cast-off. All r

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 76/81 cm (30/32 ins), 86/91 (34/36), 97/102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (46/48). Actual size: 91 cm (36 ins), 102 (40), 112 (44), 123 (49), 134 (53). Length: 57 cm (22

INCREASES Increase 1 st by making 1 yarnover, which is worked through the back loop on the next row/round to avoid a hole. DECREASES Decrease 1 st on each side of the marker as follows: Work to 3 sts

Cast on 155 (171: 187: 203: 219: 235: 251) sts using 5.5mm circular needle and Yarn A. Rib Row 1 (RS) K1, (P1, K1) to end. Rib Row 2 (WS) P1, (K1, P1) to end. These 2 rows set rib. Cont in rib until B

Keeping count on this shawl can be tricky because the number of stitches in the edging changes in each row while the body of the shawl increases by one stitch every two rows. It can be useful to think