DIY Kit - Babushka Shawl

Babushka Shawl in Summer is a beginner-friendly project that offers the opportunity to master some knitting basics. It’s knit with just two balls of Summer yarn on size US 17 needles in simple stockinette stitch. To achieve the triangular shape, you’ll knit a combination of basic increases and decreases. Video tutorials are available for guidance.

Level: Beginner

Time to complete: 3-4 hours

Gauge: 8 sts and 10 rows/ 4" (10 cm)

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Kit Contains:

• Loopy Mango Summer Yarn 90 yds 82 m | 100 g 3.5 oz each, 100% cotton
• Size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 20'' (50 cm) in length - OPTIONAL
• Pattern
• Loopy Mango project bag

NOTE: A tapestry needle may be helpful when securing all loose ends.

Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry or tumble dry. Please test any washing/drying method on a small swatch to ensure you like the end result. Our cotton is un-mercerized and minimally processed to preserve the fiber’s natural softness and elasticity.

Yarn made in Italy, kit assembled in the USA.

Shown in Firebird, Barely Pink, and Misty Morning.

Helpful video tutorials for this project:

1. How to cast on
2. How to make one (M1)
3. How to knit stitch
4. How to decrease: slip slip knit (SSK)
5. How to cast off