Dendrite Throw by Vanessa Ewing

Dendrite Throw

Knitting
December 2023
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in st st in the round after blocking
US 15 - 10.0 mm
1250 yards (1143 m)
Width: 46 ¼” / 117.5 cm Length: 52” / 132 cm
English
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Snowflakes come in many different shapes. The six-pointed star-shaped flakes are called dendrites (tree-like) thanks to their beautiful branches.

Each “dendrite” motif is made up of 6 triangles, which are worked modularly (no seams!)

This is a design I’m revisiting since my original publication for this motif in 2012- the modular triangle throw using plymouth yarn boku. I’ve been designing with this motif in several ways for many years,
Including my very popular ojo de dios shawl from interweave magazine published in 2013

Kits are available for the throw on my website and include the pattern for free

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Size
Width: 46 ¼” / 117.5 cm
Length: 52” / 132 cm

Materials
A 10% buffer has been added to all yarn amounts
250 yards / 229 m in Color A
250 yards / 229 m in Color B
250 yards / 229 m in Color C
250 yards / 229 m in Color D
250 yards / 229 m in Color E

We used Cape May Fiber Co Super Bulky Superwash (100% Superwash Merino, 126 yards / 225 Gram)

2 skeins each in
Jarrahdale Pumpkin (Color A)
Natural (Color B)
Fog (Color C)
Red Cottage (Color D)
Serpent (Color E)

Needle / Hook

  • US Size 15 (10 mm) set of double pointed needles (DPNs) **
  • US Size M/9 mm crochet hook for edging

Notions

  • stitch marker to mark beginning of round, if desired
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors

Gauge
Each triangle is 5 ¾” / 14.5 cm, measured across, from point to opposite edge.
10 sts, 12 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in st st in the round after blocking.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.