Esme Shawl by Lisa R. Myers
The newest Fino Mini-Skein Kit, Esme, comes together with a full skein of Fino in Poison to create this slip-stitch shawl rich in jewel tones. A slight variation on typical top-down shaping produces a triangle shallower and wider - a new shape to try out!SIZE
Approx. 62” wide x 21” down center spineMATERIALS
Manos del Uruguay FINO (70% extrafine merino, 30% silk; approx. 100g / 490 yds), 1 sk MC + 1 Mini-Skein kit (CC1-5) Shown in 438 Poison (MC) with #27 Esme CC1 - 433 Folly (teal), CC2 - 462 Parasol (turquoise), CC3 - 424 Gilt (gold), CC4 - 461 Pocket Square (scarlet), CC5 - 457 Brocade (magenta)US 5 / 3.75mm needle, 24” circular or longer, or size to obtain gaugeRemovable stitch markerTapestry needleGAUGE
21 sts and 52 rows = 4” in slip-stitch pattern, blocked