Platy Shawl

Platy Shawl

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Platy Shawl
Platy Shawl
Platy Shawl
Platy Shawl
Platy Shawl
Platy Shawl
Platy Shawl
Platy Shawl
Platy Shawl

Wrap yourself in the vibrant, organic tones of Platy! Named after the uniquely shaped soft-bodied invertebrate platyhelminthes (aka flatworm), Platy plays beautifully with gradient yarn. Platy Shawl was first designed for 2021's N Club.

This shawl is worked from the inside out in the round, allowing the beauty of Freia Fibers gradient yarn to speak for itself. The bi-colored beaded Platy stitch circulates the shawl before the ends are elongated with German short-rows to create the distinctive flat worm shape. Platy is a joy both on and off your needles.


MATERIALS

645 yd [590 m] of fingering weight yarn
Yarn I Used:
FREIA fine handpaints, Shawl Ball +
(100% US Merino wool; 645 yd [590 m]/ 5.3 oz [150 g]); Biosynthesis•
Two US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32-inch or longer circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge•
4 unique removeable stitch markers, one end-of-round marker•
Tapestry needle•
Digital scale

Optional Beads
Approx. 9 grams Size 6/0 Japanese Seed Beads (A)
Approx. 15 grams Size 6/0 Japanese Seed Beads (B- for bind off)
Tool for placing beads- super floss, .75-1 mm steel crochet hook, or a Beadle Needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 62 inches [157 cm] long by 19 inches [48 cm] at widest point

GAUGE
22 stitches/30 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch, unblocked (see Notes)
16 stitches/30 rnds = 4 inches [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch, blocked