Alpine Sunset Shawl

Description

Alpine Sunset shawl is a picture postcard of a shawl, inspired by winter views in the mountains.

This shawl is a cosy crescent shape, perfect for wrapping yourself up against the evening’s chill as you watch the sun sink out of sight behind the ridge. It features simple lace and chevrons that call to mind pine trees and peaks outlined across the glow of a winter sky.

Alpine Sunset can be knit in two sizes: the medium sized two-skein shawl features graphic colour blocking, while the small one-colour shawl is ideal for using up a single skein of lovely 4 ply yarn. Optional beading on either size adds a dusting of sparkle to an already special shawl.

Finished Measurements

Small
Approximately 140cm (55”) diameter across wingspan
33cm (13”) neck to bottom edge
Medium
Approximately 168cm (66”) diameter across wingspan
38cm (15”) neck to bottom edge
Measurements after blocking

Yarn

Small
Eden Cottage Yarn Titus 4ply 75% merino wool, 25% silk, 400m/436yds per skein 1 x 100g skein,
Colour: Rose Bed
Sample used approximately 85g or 340m/371yds of fingering weight yarn
Medium
Norah George Sandringham Sock
70% superwash merino, 20% silk, 10%
cashmere, 400m/437yds per skein,
2 x 100g skeins,
Colour A: Alpine Sunset,
Colour B: Rich Teal
The sample used approximately
65g or 260m/284yds (Colour A) and
55g or 220m/240yds (Colour B) of fingering weight yarn

Needles

4mm (US 6), 100cm (40”) long circular needles (or size to obtain gauge)

Notions

Tapestry needle
Removable marker or safety pin
If using beads (optional):
US Steel Size 12/1.0mm Crochet hook (or hook small enough to fit through holes in beads)
Small
Approx. 400 beads / 32g size 6 seed beads (beads used in sample are Miyuki beads)
Medium
Approx. 450 beads / 36g size 6 seed beads