Eldreth: A Welted Shawl
Eldreth: A Welted Shawl
Welted stripes transition into welted chevrons and finally welted feather and fan in this triangular shaped shawl. Finished with a picot bind off. Available in sizes Small (Large).
Finished Measurements 48”/122cm wide x 21”/53.5cm deep (96”/244cm wide x 42”/106.5cm deep) after blocking.
Yarn Swans Island Natural Colors Merino Fingering (100% organic merino wool; 525 yds 480 m/ 3.5 oz 100g: Natural (MC), 1(2) hanks; Indigo (CC), 1 (2) hanks.
You may substitute fingering weight wool in the following approximate amounts:
- 446 yds 408 m/ 3 oz 85gds 817 m 6 oz 170g) in Main Color (MC)
- 410 yds 375m/ 2¾ oz 78gds 745m/ 5½ oz 155g) in Contrasting Color (CC)
Needles US Size 5 3.75 mm: 32” 80 cm circular (circ). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 43 rows = 4”/10cm in St st after blocking; 24 sts and 26 rows = 4”/10cm in pattern section B after blocking; 24 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in pattern section C after blocking.