Amity

The comfort of familiar stitches is like being greeted by a friend. The peacefulness of knitting paired with these stitch combination to create a warm cozy shawl. Amity takes you on a tranquil journey of some of my favorite stitches that are not only classic, but create an elegant shawl.

Skill Level

Advanced beginner

Finished Size

67”/170 cm wingspan 

32”/80 cm deep

Gauges

24 sts x 32 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Stockinette St 

Cable Repeat 4 sts x 6 rows = 1.5”/4 cm square 

4 x 4 Rib 2 row rep = 1.75”/4 cm x 0.25”/0.5 cm

Yarn

DK weight yarn; 940 yards/860 m 

Sample Used: Crafted by Locals; DK Yak; 70% non-superwash merino, 15% silk, 15% yak; 330 yards/302 m; 4 oz/115 g; 3 hanks in Smoked Berry

Needles

US6/4 mm - 32”/80 cm minimum circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge 

Cable needle, optional

Notions

4 stitch markers 

Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking tools

Dimensions

67”/170 cm wingspand 

32”/80 cm deep (down the center) 

45”/114 cm (outside edges)

Skills Required

Basic Knitting Skills 

Cable Knitting (or willingness to learn) 

Increasing 

Picking up stitches