Mistral Pattern
Lead designer: Sivia Harding
Hot coffee, crisp air, and a wrap with pockets you can count on. An innovative design yet surprisingly simple to knit. Usher in winter with Mistral, knit in our newest yarn, Nest.
$10.00
Skill Level
Easy +
MATERIALS
Shibui Knits Nest
75% Fine Highland Wool
25% Alpaca
175 yds / 50 g
16 skeins
Shown in Abyss and Pollen
Gauge
15 sts and 22 rows = 4” in St st after blocking, with two strands of Nest held together, on size 9 needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Needles
Size 9 (5.5 mm) 40” circular needle
Size 9 dpns
Size
One size
Finished Dimensions
71” width
Approx 38” length at widest point
Approx 31” length from shoulder at center back
Notes
Mistral is an easy-to-knit voluminous wrap with dramatically curved top and bottom edges, worked with two strands of Nest held together. Depending on whether the top or bottom edge is worn toward the neck, the wrap will have a larger or smaller shawl collar. Afterthought pockets add a cozy detail.
