Nymphalidea

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by Melinda VerMeer

Suggested yarn:
Malabrigo Sock
Schoppel Zauberball Crazy

Gauge:
18 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
Needle size:
US 6 - 4.0 mm
Yardage:
450 - 500 yards (411 - 457 m)
Sizes available:
60" wide x 15" deep

Nymphalidea is named for one of the largest families of butterflies, with varieties found in every corner of the world. With the mesh edging and solid welts separating each wedge, it reminds me of delicate veined butterfly wings.
It was designed for use with long gradient self-striping yarns paired up with a contrasting solid or semi-solid, so each wedge becomes individual of those before and after and unique like the wings of a butterfly. Because this is cast on with few stitches and expands, it easily can be adapted to alternate weight yarns or be made smaller or larger to suit the individual knitter.

As written, the knitter will use approximately half each of a skein of Malabrigo Sock and a ball of Zauberball.