Lateen by Irina Anikeeva

Lateen

Knitting
September 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
800 - 900 yards (732 - 823 m)
68”/173 cm wingspan. 30”/76 cm height at center spine.
English
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This pattern is part of NAUTICAL Accessories Collection.

Named after a triangular sail, this classic shawl alternates simple lace with bands of garter stitch in a contrasting color to create a cozy, rustic wrap.
Worked with DK weight yarn from the top down, this striking shawl is a fast and satisfying knit.
Choose a hand-dyed yarn to add depth to the rich texture of the stitch pattern.

Finished Measurements
68”/173 cm wingspan.
30”/76 cm height at center spine.
Measurements are taken after blocking.

Yarn
Approximately 830 yds/759 m of DK weight yarn: 460 yds/421
m of MC and 370 yds/338 m of CC.
Main Color (MC): 2 skeins of Baah Yarn Sonoma (100%
Superwash Merino, 234 yds/214 m in 100 g); Fog.
Contrast Color (CC): 2 skeins of Baah Yarn Sonoma (100%
Superwash Merino, 234 yds/214 m in 100 gr); Blue Winged Teal.

Needles
Size US 7/4.5 mm circular needle 32”/80 cm long, or size to
obtain gauge.
While gauge is not critical for this project, different gauge can
affect the size and overall yardage.

Notions
Stitch markers, waste yarn, crochet hook 7/7 mm for
Provisional Cast On, tapestry needle.

Gauge
15 stitches and 34 rows = 4”/10 cm on size US 7/4.5 mm
needles in Garter stitch, after blocking.

Construction Notes
• This shawl is worked from the top edge down.
• Knitters may consider placing markers between the chart
repetitions.
• Circular needle is used to accommodate a large number
of stitches.

Skill Level
Intermediate