Aiaia

Aiaia is a light and airy shawl, perfect for Summer and the transition into Fall. Knit from side to side, Aiaia is an asymmetric triangle. Knit on the bias, increasing on one side while decreasing on the other, it’s a fun shape to knit. (Don’t worry if you don’t know what knitting on the bias is, you won’t even notice you’re doing it!)

Most of the shawl consists of short lace repeats with a few garter panel ‘interruptions.’ Easy to memorize, you’ll get into the rhythm in no time.

There are two sizes to choose from, shawlette and large. The shawlette size has a 73”/185.5 cm wingspan and a center depth of 17.5”/44.5 cm. The large size has a 95”/241 cm wingspan and a center depth of 23”/58.5 cm. Whether you want a 6’ shawl or and 8’ shawl, Aiaia has you covered.

Yarn: Fingering weight - 722 (1179) yards/660 (1078) m, 169 (276) g/6.0 (9.75) oz.

Suggested Yarn: A Homespun House Dale 100% Non-Superwash Superfine Merino: 427 yards/400 m per 100g/3.5oz skein. 2 (3) skeins in Rosegold.

Suggested Needles: US 4/3.5 mm circular needle (I like a 30-40”/76-100 cm length) AND US 6/4.0 mm circular needle for binding off.

Notions: A removable stitch marker or progress keeper and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends. Blocking mats/pins/wires are helpful, but not required.

Gauge (after blocking): 26 sts and 34 rows in 4”/10cm in Lace pattern.

Sizes: Shawlette (Full).

Finished Measurements (after blocking): 
Wingspan - 73 (95)”/185.5 (241) cm, 
Center Depth - 17.5 (23)”/44.5 (58.5) cm.

Difficulty Level: Suitable for advanced beginners who are proficient at the following skills: knit and purl, yarn overs, increasing and decreasing.

Techniques To Indulge In: 
Lace 
Yarn overs 
Knitting on the bias