LAYA SHAWL

The word “Laya” can refer to both rhythm and tempo created by the measured flow of time durations in musical terminology. I named the shawl “Laya” for how the simple rhythmic repeats of basic stitches and some change in color, resulted in this very stylish, attractive, wearable accessory.

Laya is a 2-color shawl that starts by casting on a few stitches at one tip and is increased at one edge to make an asymmetrical wrap. The body of the shawl alternates between soothing garter and sweeping mesh short rows. A second color is introduced midway but the same established tempo of garter and mesh continues.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS LENGTH (ALONG TOP EDGE)

DEPTH



79″/ 201 cm.

17.5″ / 44 cm
YARN REQUIREMENTS678 yards / 620 m of fingering weight yarn in 2 colors. 
Color A : 480 yards / 439 m
Color B:  198 yards /  181 m
YARN USED IN SAMPLEColor A: Olive Yarn Mission Sock 2-ply Fingering, 90% Superwash Merino, 10% Nylon, 480 yards / 439 m per 125g / 4.4oz in Succulent colorway.
Color B: Malabrigo Sock Fingering, Superwash Merino Wool, 440 yards / 402 m per 100g / 3.5oz in Turner colorway.
NEEDLES USED4 mm / US 6  circular needles min 24″ / 60 cm.
GAUGE19 sts and 44 rows = 4″/ 10 cm, in garter st, washed and blocked.

Gauge is not particularly important in this project. However please know that your finished measurements and yardage requirements  would vary accordingly. 
NOTIONSTapestry needle.
TECHNIQUESKfb, K2tog, p2tog, German short rows.