Blackthorn is a blend of super soft alpaca and wool. The superfine alpaca makes pieces soft and warm while the wool gives them strength. Blackthorn is from the MountainTop Collection of undyed yarns, look for its counterpart Wynter for the same yarn in a beautiful palette of colors.

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Measurements
Before blocking: 30” wide x 47” long After blocking: 34” wide x 51” long

Yarn
Blackthorn by Classic Elite Yarns
(50% superfine alpaca, 50% wool; 100 g = approx 120 yards)
6 hanks 7003 Ash

Needles
Circular knitting needle (40”) in size US 11 (8 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge
15 sts and19 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch. Take time to save time, check your gauge.