design
“Sikuli Shawl by Vanessa ewing”
Description
“Sikuli,” the Huichol word which means “the power to see and understand things unknown.”
We all dream in our sleep. Some of us remember those dreams, some of us don’t. This shawl was a conceptual idea that came to me in a dream. Like an open window to another world; a motif that contained a circle in a square.
Approximate Finished Dimensions: 75” wingspan x 30” at center depth
Materials
880—yards of heavy worsted weight yarn. We used Noro Silk Garden (110yds/50G ball, 45% Mohair, 45% Silk, 10% Wool): Color: 434; 8 balls
US Size 8 (5mm) 32” (81.28 cm) or 40” (101.6 cm) circular needle
US Size 8 (5mm) set of 5 double pointed needles.
US Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook (for edging)
1 stitch marker
a tapestry needle
We all dream in our sleep. Some of us remember those dreams, some of us don’t. This shawl was a conceptual idea that came to me in a dream. Like an open window to another world; a motif that contained a circle in a square.
Approximate Finished Dimensions: 75” wingspan x 30” at center depth
Materials
880—yards of heavy worsted weight yarn. We used Noro Silk Garden (110yds/50G ball, 45% Mohair, 45% Silk, 10% Wool): Color: 434; 8 balls
US Size 8 (5mm) 32” (81.28 cm) or 40” (101.6 cm) circular needle
US Size 8 (5mm) set of 5 double pointed needles.
US Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook (for edging)
1 stitch marker
a tapestry needle
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