Aito

This pattern can be found in issue 4 of [Laine Magazine][1]. Aito is an asymmetrical shawl that playes with different shades of brown. It is like Plötulopi, an unspun yarn by the Icelandic Ístex. The beautiful fade is achieved by using a colour changing method called split splicing. **SIZE** One size **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Length: 59 inches / 150 cm. Width: 51 inches / 130 cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: Plötulopi by Ístex (100% new wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g). Colour A: 1033 Sheep Black: 1 plate or approx. 10 g. Colour B: 1032 Dark Brown Heather: 1 plate or approx. 20 g.  Colour C: 0009 Brown Heather: 1 plate or approx. 30 g. Colour D: 1030 Beige: 1 plate or approx. 60 g. Colour E: 0003 Light Beige: 1 plate or approx. 60 g. Colour F: 1038 Ivory Beige: 1 plate or approx. 60 g. Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) 40” (100 cm)  circular needles.  **GAUGE** 16.5 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch, after blocking. **ERRATA** The chart key on page 135 has a mistake. "RS: Knit / WS: Purl" should be "Knit on both RS and WS" The colour order from A to F has been reverted by mistake. Amounts are correct. Right colour order above. [1]: https://lainemagazine.com