For the Shetland Shawl, from Victorian Lace Today, the answer is
26,880 stitches for the center portion.
There are 70 stitches across each row, using a pattern with an 8-row repeat. Instructions call for 48 repeats of this pattern chart.
Math nerds do things like this -- 70 x 48 x 8 = 26,880. Yikes! If we knew the answer we might not ever ask the question -- and this would mean no more knitting. Not a comfortable or pleasant outcome (though the nerd in me will likely continue to do the computations.)
For the Shetland Shawl I am making progress toward a finished center portion. Knit-on border to follow. I've started this border, a 12 row repeat with double yarn overs to make nice large holes. Pictures show the details.
If you look at the upper left you'll see the sticky note I am using to mark 1) the row I have worked and 2) the number of repeats of the pattern. Remember 48 is the target -- I am at 29. |
Close-up of the border, unblocked. Size 4 US dpn, same size as circular used for the center portion of the shawl. |
The light is courtesy of the last of the sunny days we can expect here in the Pacific NW. Days are opening with heavy fog and chilly temps. Favorite, and oft-asked question: Has the sun come out yet?
Hoping your sun is shining.
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