In Honor of Her by Mara Licole Knits | I wanted to design a shawl that honors women and girls with a particular focus on those who have touched our lives but whose story is tainted, forgotten, or was unfairly ended in a way that makes you want to honor her and rewrite her story. For those women and girls, we knit this project: In Honor of Her. Alternative version without brioche (less advanced) available here: In Honor of Her Too
Gauge: 18 sts and 48 rows over brioche stitch; measurements taken over 4 in | 10 cm after blocking
Finished Measurements: One Size
- Wingspan: 88” | 197 cm
- Depth: 20.5” | 44 cm
- For fit reference the model is approximately 5’ 3” | 162 cm tall
Materials Used:
Yardage:
- 1010 yards | 923 meters, fingering weight
- MC: 350 yards | 320 meters
- CC1: 350 yards | 320 meters
- CC2: 310 yards | 283 meters
Yarn Used:
- La Bien Aimée Merino Singles; 400 yards | 366 meters per 100g; 100% merino; MC: Nymeria – vertical speckled stripes | CC1: Sansa – peach pink background
- La Bien Aimée, Allure; 437 yards | 400 meters per 100g; 70% alpaca, 20% silk, 10% cashmere; CC2: Lighthouse – white floral lace section
Needle Size: US 4 | 3.50 mm; 32 in | 80 cm or longer circular needle (*Note: Take care to adjust needle size to achieve desired gauge.)
Pattern Includes: Written Instructions & Schematic
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
