Rainbow
Charted and written-out directions.
Available individually or as part of the Meteorology collection.
Yarn
Bilum Pukpuk
80% merino, 20% silk
700 meters (765 yards) / 100 g
1 skein
Yarn available at Fields of Yarn.
Needle
3.75 mm (US 5) circular needle, 100 cm
(40 inches)
0.75 mm crochet hook
Notions
stitch markers (optional)
186 seed beads, ø 4 mm
blocking pins
Size
170 cm x 50 cm (67 inches x 19¾ inches)
adjustable, see Directions
Gauge
17.5 to 21 stitches / 27 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) in pattern (Charts A and B) using 3.75 mm (US 5) needle
Gauge is tighter closer to the edges and looser in the middle after blocking (as is often the case with non-rectangular shawls). Obtaining the gauge given is not crucial for a successful project but will
affect the finished size and the yardage needed.