Sarai
Sarai
Sarai is a simple, crescent shaped shawl that features a beautiful combination of stockinette stitch, lace and texture. Instructions for use of fingering or DK weight yarns, repeatable charts and alternate border options are provided to easily modify the size of your shawl or change the combination and balance of the stitch patterns used. Sarai’s curved shape and large wingspan makes this shawl stylish, easy & versatile to wear.
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Sizes
DK Weight (Fingering Weight)
Finished Measurements
70 (68)” / 178 (173) cm across the top; 17 (16)” / 43 (41) cm down the center stitch
Yarn
DK Weight Shawl: 2 skeins of any 225 yard (206 m) DK weight yarn
Fingering Weight Shawl: 1 skein of any 435+ yard (398+ meter) fingering weight yarn. A 50% Merino/50% Silk blend, such as Squoosh Fiberarts Silky Sock, is highly recommended for maximum size and beautiful drape.
Needles
DK Weight Shawl: US 8 (5 mm) 32” (81 cm) or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Fingering Weight Shawl: US 6 (4 mm) 32” (81 cm) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
DK Weight Shawl: 19 sts and 26.5 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, unblocked
Fingering Weight Shawl: 22.5 sts and 33 rows = 4“ (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, unblocked
Notions
6 stitch markers
1 needle 2-3 sizes larger
Tapestry needle