Nodo Infinito
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The endless knot (Nodo infinito in Italian) or Shrivatsa is one of the Ashtamangala, the Eight Auspicious Signs in Tibetan Buddhism.
The Shrivatsa is a symbol of Samsara i.e., the endless cycle of suffering of birth, death and rebirth within Tibetan Buddhism.
But while I designed the shawl I was struck by the similarity this symbol has - once interpreted through knitting - with traditional celtic knots.
Nodo Infinito has a “half donut” shape which is worked sideways with short rows. The gentle curve obtained makes the shawl very easy to wear, because it stays put on your shoulder.
The intricate closed-ring cabled border is worked together with the body in one piece.
This shawl requires some complex manouvres and some attention, but the result is a jewel-like piece of absolute beauty!
Finished size: Diam. 150 cm (59”); depth 30 cm (11.75”).
MC: col. Savitri (approx. 400 m)
CC1: col. Melograno (approx. 150 m)
CC2: col. Ananda (approx. 150 m)
Note on yarn substitution: Please choose a fingering yarn with good drape in 3 solid or tonal colors. It's also possible to work this shawl using only 2 colors.
Suggested needle size: 3.25 mm / 3 US.
Tapestry needle to weave in ends.
Gauge is not critical for this project.
The Shrivatsa is a symbol of Samsara i.e., the endless cycle of suffering of birth, death and rebirth within Tibetan Buddhism.
But while I designed the shawl I was struck by the similarity this symbol has - once interpreted through knitting - with traditional celtic knots.
Nodo Infinito has a “half donut” shape which is worked sideways with short rows. The gentle curve obtained makes the shawl very easy to wear, because it stays put on your shoulder.
The intricate closed-ring cabled border is worked together with the body in one piece.
This shawl requires some complex manouvres and some attention, but the result is a jewel-like piece of absolute beauty!
Finished size: Diam. 150 cm (59”); depth 30 cm (11.75”).
Yarn
Myak Baby Yak/Silk (50% Yak, 50% Silk, 127 yds 116 m/25 g)MC: col. Savitri (approx. 400 m)
CC1: col. Melograno (approx. 150 m)
CC2: col. Ananda (approx. 150 m)
Note on yarn substitution: Please choose a fingering yarn with good drape in 3 solid or tonal colors. It's also possible to work this shawl using only 2 colors.
Needles
One 60 cm / 24” circular needle (or straight needles) in size needed to obtain gauge.Suggested needle size: 3.25 mm / 3 US.
Notions
3 markers.Tapestry needle to weave in ends.
Gauge
21 stitches and 42 rows = 10x10 cm (4”) in stockinette mixed with garter stitch.Gauge is not critical for this project.