Vegas Nights by Simone Kereit
This fun shawl is the result of a collaboration between 5 yarn companies (and me), who all dyed a special mini skein to be joined in one shawl! A collaborative project for the TNNA 2018 Winter show in Vegas, we wanted to tie the theme into some of the other things this city has to offer: bright lights, deep desert night skies (if one leaves the lights behind) and many incredible shows!
This top down shawl is an updated take on the classic triangle shawl, with added width for easy wear-ability and fun stripe and drop stitch patterns creating a distinct Spotlight look.
Easy to knit and just the right size to try out new yarns and combine some bright colors with a hint of desert night!
Yarn
5 mini skeins of fingering weight yarn as follows:
Color A: Sweet Georgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in Lupine (105 yds; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon)
Color B: Lorna’s Laces Staccato Shepherrd Sock in Argon (107 yds; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon)
Color C: Anzula Luxury Yarns Squishy in Misfit (96 yds; 80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon )
Color D: Oink Pigments Targhee Pigtail in Desert Dessert (100 yds; 90% USA Superwash Targhee, 10% Nylon)
Color E: Knit One Crochet Too Mini Crock-O-Dye in Deep Plum (125 yds; 65% Superwash Wool, 20% Nylon, 15% Silk)
Needles
US 6 (4 mm) min 32”/ 80 cm circular needle to hold large number of stitches, or size to obtain gauge
Gauge
20 st and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette st
Take time to check gauge. When working with mini skeins (limited quantity of yarn) a small change in gauge can mean you need more yarn!
Finished Size
48”/ 122 cm wingspan tip to tip, 17”/ 43cm center back depth
Notions
4 Stitch markers
Tapestry Needle