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Knossos Shawl, inspired by the ancient Minoan civilization art, is a truly timeless piece and a very satisfying knit.
Worked from the top down, this shawl features elements of mosaic knitting on the Stockinette Stitch background. Using 3 contrasting colors, Knossos showcases the kaleidoscope-like effect at the center spine.

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Finished measurements
68”/170 cm wingspan.
30”/75 cm height at center spine.
Measurements are taken after blocking.

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Yarn
Worsted weight yarn: approximately 124 yards/109 m of color A, 350 yards/318 m of color B, 250 yards/227 m of color C.

MYak Baby Yak Medium (100% Yak; 125 yards/117 m in 1.76 oz/50 g)
A (Midnight blue): 1 skein.
B (Oatmeal): 3 skeins.
C (Mustard): 2 skeins.
Note: Shawl uses exactly 1 skein of color A and exactly 2 skeins of color C. You may wish to consider purchasing an additional skein due to variations in individual work.

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Needles
Size US 7/4.5 mm circular needle 32”/80 cm long, or size to obtain gauge.
While gauge is not critical for this project, the different gauge can affect the size and overall yardage.

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Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

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Gauge
19 stitches and 25 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch or Texture Chart, blocked.
19 stitches and 37 rows = 4”/10 cm in Mosaic knitting (Dot, Spear and Zigzag Charts), blocked.