Old Mill Shawl
The abandoned Cottonwood Paper Mill, tucked into a hidden hollow at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon, has sparked Utah imaginations since a fire in 1893 left the mill a stone husk. This fully reversible crescent shawl is inspired by the enduring strength and loveliness of the mill’s remains.
Inspired by the neighborhoods peppering the Wasatch front, Salt Lake’s hilly East side, the sock yarn-based patterns in the Benches Collection are lightweight and ready for action during the mercurial season transitions.
YARN
You’ll need three (3) 100 g skeins of sock yarn, each at least 400 yds. When selecting colors, I recommend two solid/tonal colorways and one speckled colorway OR one solid/tonal colorways and two speckled colorways. The sample is shown with two tonals and one speckle.
Sample shown in:
Color 1 (C1): The Fawn & The Fox, Doe 80/10/10 Superwash Merino/Cashmere/Nylon. 435 yds/100 g. Colorway: Badlands
Color 2 (C2): Little Lionhead Knits, 85/15 Superwash Merino/Nylon. 437 yds/100 g. Colorway: A-Frame Cabin
Color 3 (C3): The Fawn & The Fox, Doe 80/10/10 Superwash Merino/Cashmere/Nylon. 435 yds/100 g. Colorway: McIntosh
APPROXIMATE YARDAGE
I recommend starting with a full 400 yd (or more) skein of each color.
C1: 330 yds
C2: 300 yds
C3: 240 yds
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 3/3.25 mm - Circular needle with 40” or longer cord
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
28 x 36 in Broken Rib Stitch over 4” x 4”, blocked. Gauge is not important for shawl fit; however, it will impact the yardage or amount of yarn you use.
SHAPE
This shawl is a crescent shawl. The long edge curves, creating “wings” that make this a very easy shape to wear wrapped around your neck.
MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan: Approximately 56”
Depth: Approximately 18”
