Pattern Information
Skill Level
Adventurous Beginner
SIZES + MEASUREMENTS
This pattern comes in 4 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4).
These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:
Wingspan: 249 (249, max 249, max 231) cm / 98¼ (98¼, max 98¼, max 91) in
Width: 36 (49, 60, 70) cm / 14 (19¼, 23½, 27½) in
Adjustable to taste. Sizes 1 and 2 can be made larger than the stated measurements, but it may not be advisable.
Sample is size 3 made with 5 x 100g skeins.
MATERIALS
YARN:
Fingering weight yarn (size 1)
Approx 1160 (1575, 1930, 2080) m / 1265 (1720, 2110, 2275) yds to reach measurements above.
Yardage provided includes 5% extra for swatching and margin of error. Adjust amounts for desired length and width.
Sample used Botanical Yarn, Merino Sock (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 100g, 425 m) Advent Box colors. 5 x 100g skeins or 24 x 20g mini skeins are enough for each size.
Alternative Yarns
Any fingering weight yarn will work, but here are some I recommend:
- Cascade Heritage,Solids (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)
- Knit Picks, Twill(100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool)
- Sirdar, Country Classic 4 Ply(50% Merino Wool 50% Acrylic)
HOOKS: 4 mm or size needed to meet gauge, 4.5 mm or 0.5 mm larger hook for wavy edge
NOTIONS: tapestry needle, scissors.
GAUGE
21 sts x 13 rows in patt worked flat with 4 mm hook after blocking = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.
Be sure to block and check gauge before starting by making a big enough gauge swatch (at least 15 x 15 cm). Certain materials might sag, and fabric may extend too much with weight, so adjust hook size appropriately.
Achieving the right gauge is recommended to make a shawl in the measurements stated in this pattern. However, given that this is NOT a garment pattern, gauge is not as important. Therefore, use your gauge swatch to confirm that you like the fabric created with the hook and yarn combo you have chosen to work with, and adjust as necessary. Yarn amounts required will vary with different gauges.
