Autumn in the Foothills Shawl
The first snow in October dusts the foothills, leaving the autumn colors peeking through the frost. This marling and lace shawl, while speaking to a particular season, looks spectacular in all colors of yarn.
Sample shown in:
Rhapsody Fiber, Colorway: Desert Bloom
Woolberry Fiber Co., Colorway: Spiced Pumpkin
Yarn
You’ll need two (2) 100 g skeins of sock yarn, preferrably ones that combine a superwash wool and nylon.
Feel free to mix and match bases—this is a fantastic opportunity to stash dive and use special club yarns. When looking for colors, select one solid/tonal colorway and one variegated or speckled colorway.
Sample shown in:
Solid Colorway (SC): Woolberry Fiber Co. Berry Sock 80/20 Superwash BFL/Nylon. Colorway: Spiced Pumpkin
Variegated Colorway (VC): Rhapsody Fiber Perfect Sock 75/25 Superwash Merino/Nylon. Colorway: Desert Bloom
Approximate Yardage
SC: 300 yds
VC: 385 yds
Needles & Notions
US 4/3.5 mm - 40” Circular needle or longer cord
US 7/4.5 mm - 40” Circular needle or longer cord
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Gauge
21 stitches x 24 rows per 4” with yarns held together on US 7 in blocked stockinette.
24 stitches x 32 rows per 4” with a single yarn on US 4 in blocked stockinette.
Gauge is not important for shawl fit; however, it may impact the yardage or amount of yarn you use.
Shape
This shawl is a winged triangle. The long edge curves, creating “wings” that make this a very easy shape to wear wrapped around your neck.
Measurements
Wingspan (end to end): approx. 49”
Depth at triangle point: approx. 21”
Techniques
Lace
Marling
Garter Tab
