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CAIM Designed by Francoise Danoy

Caim is an Old Gaelic word that means “protecting” or “encircling.” Celtic Christians believed that time was circular, rather than linear, with God at the center of it.

About Caim is an Old Gaelic word that means “protecting” or “encircling.” Celtic Christians believed that time was circular, rather than linear, with God at the center of it. From this belief, they developed the Caim prayer, or circle prayer. This type of prayer is one where people form a circle around the person who needs protection and then recite simple requests to draw Good near and Evil afar. An individual may say the same prayer by drawing an imaginary circle around herself and reciting the prayer. Regardless of your religious beliefs, it is hard to deny the benefits of a warm hug or a simple touch. Sometimes, it’s just the slightest weight of something over our shoulders that gives us that sense of calm. This fingering weight pi shawl is perfect for when you need to feel a comforting embrace. The lace motifs are all generally round, echoing the idea of Caim. The outermost lace pattern is also suggestive of arms stretching out to hold hands and encircle the body. Like praying hands placed on your shoulders, this generous shawl is sure to remind you that Good conquers Evil.

YARN

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A long circular needle is recommended in order to accommodate the large number of stitches as the shawl grows.

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1,210 - 1,400 yd./1,100 - 1,280 m

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Fingering/4-ply

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BigFootFibers Super Silky Sheep (75% GAUGE SW Merino, 25% Silk; 100 g; 437 yd./400 • 28 sts and 32 rnds = 4 in./10 cm in St st m). on US 5 (3.75 mm) needle after block3 skeins in Mrs. Skerrett. ing. If you are a loose knitter or don’t often • Gauge is not crucial to this project, but swatch for gauge, it is recommended varying gauges will affect yardage and to get a fourth skein of yarn or plan on final measurements. binding off early. This blend has a beautiful sheen and NOTIONS shine, and feels soft and light against • Stitch markers the skin. It has a good balance of mem- • Darning/tapestry needle ory and drape.

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SIZES

• US 5 (3.75 mm) size 100 in./250 cm cir• cular needle

One size Diameter: 52 in./132 cm

Before You Cast On: ABBREVIATIONS: BO: bind off BOR: beginning of round cdd: centered double decrease; slip 2 stitches as if to knit 2 together, knit 1, pass 2 slipped stitches over CO: cast on k: knit k2tog:right leaning dec; knit 2 together m: marker pm: place marker rep: repeat rnd(s): round(s)

rm: sm: ssk:

remove marker slip marker left leaning dec; slip next 2 stitch es one at a time as if to knit, return to left needle and knit 2 together through back loops St st: stockinette st st(s): stitch; stitches tbl: through back loop(s) yo: yarn over yo twice: double yarn over

CONSTRUCTION: Caim is a Pi-Shawl that begins with a circular square construction before moving onto regular Pi-Shawl construction. Unlike most shawls, where increases are worked every RS row, the increases used to grow this type of shawl are worked all at once. The first section starts with 8 increases worked every 2nd round, followed by a round of increases to drastically grow the shawl. Each section will have double the amount of stitches from the section previous. Super Stretchy BO: K2, move the 2 sts back to left needle, k2tbl, *k1, move 2 sts from right needle to left needle, k2tbl ; repeat from* RESOURCES: Pinhole CO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHu7sWcjyjk&t=176s CDD Stitch: https://vimeo.com/159311482 Super Stretchy BO: https://vimeo.com/160207871

Pattern Instructions: Using the Pinhole CO, cast on 8 sts. Join in the round, placing a BOR marker and being careful not to twist the sts. K one rnd. Work from CAIM CHART A Rnds [1-24]. You will have 72 sts on the needle. Then work TRANSITION SECTION Rnds [1-5] below: TRANSITION SECTION: Rnd 1: P all sts. Rnd 2 (increase rnd): *K1, yo* until end (144 sts). Rnd 3: K all sts. Rnd 4: P all sts. Rnd 5: K all sts. Work from CAIM CHART B Rnds [1-8] 4 times (32 rnds total). Then work TRANSITION SECTION Rnds [1-5] below: TRANSITION SECTION: Rnd 1: P all sts. Rnd 2 (increase rnd): *K1, yo* until end (288 sts). Rnd 3: K all sts. Rnd 4: P all sts. Rnd 5: K all sts. Work from CAIM CHART C Rnds [1-12] 5 times (60 rnds total). Note: on Rnd 5, when working the last cdd of the rnd, remove BOR marker and use the next k1 as part of the cdd. Work cdd, place marker back on needle. Then work TRANSITION SECTION Rnds [1-5] below: TRANSITION SECTION: Rnd 1: P all sts. Rnd 2 (increase rnd): *K1, yo* until end (576 sts). Rnd 3: K all sts. Rnd 4: P all sts. Rnd 5: K all sts.

Work from CAIM CHART D Rnds [1-24] 3 times (72 rnds total). Note: on Rnd 7, when working the last cdd of the rnd, remove BOR marker and use the next k1 as part of the cdd. Work cdd, place marker back on needle. FINISHING: BO using the Super Stretchy BO. Weave in ends and block shawl.

Stitch Patterns: CAIM CHART A (Work a total of 4 times each rnd). Rnd 1: (K1, yo) x 2. (4 sts per rep.) Rnd 2: K all sts. Rnd 3: K1, yo, k3, yo. (6 sts per rep.) Rnd 4: K all sts. Rnd 5: K1, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. (8 sts per rep.) Rnd 6: K all sts. Rnd 7: K1, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, yo. (10 sts per rep.) Rnd 8: K all sts. Rnd 9: K1, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. (12 sts per rep.) Rnd 10: K all sts. Rnd 11: K1, yo, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, ssk, yo. (14 sts per rep.) Rnd 12: K all sts. Rnd 13: K1, yo, k3, yo, cdd, yo, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k3, yo. (16 sts per rep.) Rnd 14: K all sts. Rnd 15: (K1, yo) x 2, cdd, yo, k7, yo, cdd, yo, k1, yo. (18 sts per rep.) Rnd 16: K all sts. Rnd 17: K1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk. Rnd 18: K all sts. Rnd 19: K3, yo, cdd, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k2. Rnd 20: K all sts. Rnd 21: K8, yo, cdd, yo, k7. Rnd 22: K all sts. Rnd 23: (K1, yo, cdd, yo) x 2, k3, yo, cdd, yo, k1, yo, cdd, yo. Rnd 24: K all sts. CAIM CHART B (4 sts) Rnd 1: Yo twice, ssk, k2tog. Rnd 2 and all even-numbered rnds: K all sts. Rnd 3: K all sts. Rnd 5: Ssk, k2tog, yo twice. Rnd 7: K all sts. Rnd 8: K all sts.

CAIM CHART C (8 sts) Rnd 1: K2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1. Rnd 2 and all even-numbered rnds: K all sts. Rnd 3: Yo, cdd, yo, k3, yo, k2tog. Rnd 5: K1, *yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd. When working the last cdd of the rnd, remove BOR marker and use the next k1 as part of the cdd. Work cdd, place marker back on needle. Rnd 7: K1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk. Rnd 9: K2, yo, k2tog, yo, cdd, yo, k1. Rnd 11: K1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo. Rnd 12: K all sts. CAIM CHART D (12 sts) Rnd 1: K1, yo, k3, k2tog, k1, ssk, k3, yo. Rnd 2 and all even-numbered rnds: K all sts. Rnd 3: K2, yo, k2, k2tog, k1, ssk, k2, yo, k1. Rnd 5: (K1, k2tog, yo) x 2, (k1, yo, ssk) x 2. Rnd 7: K1, *yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, cdd. When working the last cdd of the rnd, remove BOR marker and use the next k1 as part of the cdd. Work cdd, place marker back on needle. Rnd 9: K2, (k2tog, yo) x 2, k1, (yo, ssk) x 2, k1. Rnd 11: K1, (k2tog, yo) x 2, k3, (yo, ssk) x 2. Rnd 13: K1, ssk, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, k2tog. Rnd 15: K1, ssk, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2, k2tog. Rnd 17: (K1, yo, ssk) x 2, (k1, k2tog, yo) x 2. Rnd 19: K2, yo, ssk, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1. Rnd 21: K1, (yo, ssk) x 2, k3, (k2tog, yo) x 2. Rnd 23: K2, (yo, ssk) x 2, k1, (k2tog, yo) x 2, k1.

CHARTS:

CAIM CHART A (Work a total of 4 times each rnd).

CAIM CHART B (4 sts)

CAIM CHART C (8 sts)

CAIM CHART D (12 sts)

STITCH COUNT TABLE: If you like tracking your progress and stitch count round by round, after working the set-up round, follow the table below. Note that the percentage completed column indicates how far you are in the project, not yardage usage.

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