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MATERIALS

• One 100g hank of Fyberspates Scrumptious Lace (2 ply) yarn in Dark Teal (80507) – see Note
• 3.50mm (UK 9/US 4/E) crochet hook
• Wool needle
• Two stitch markers
• Water spray bottle
• Blocking wires (optional) – see Sandra’s Blocking Tip

Finished size: 72 x 155cm (18 1/2 x 61in)

Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. This is an intermediate+ level crochet project and experience working with lace-weight yarn would be useful. Sandra used Fyberspates Scrumptious Lace yarn, which is a 2 ply merino-silk blend with 1000m/100g hank – gloriously soft to the touch and very lightweight. It can be ordered online or you could substitute an equivalent lace-weight merino-silk yarn. Australian/UK crochet terminology is used; North American

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