The sun sinks below the horizon earlier each day, the birds have flown to warmer climes and the earth is crisp below your feet, winter has arrived …

Through the darker, colder days of winter wool is my constant companion, protecting me from the icy wind and wrapping me in a warm, deliciously cosy hug.

Farlam is the shawl of my winter dreams, warm and cosy with beautiful structural lace details and a simple touch of garter for comfort.

Worked in aran weight this gorgeous shawl works up quickly and keeps you lap warm as you knit. The perfect winter project!

Materials

Cowgirlblues Aran Single (aran; 80% wool, 20% kid mohair; 120m / 132yd per 100g ball)
Shade: Sable; 5 x 100g balls

Yarn available online from Cowgirl Blues:
https://cowgirlblues.co.za/product-category/yarns/aran-si...

6mm / US 10 circular needle 80cm / 32in length (or 100cm / 40in length)

4 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn for provisional cast-on (a smooth cotton of a similar weight is recommended)
Blocking wires and pins

Gauge

Always use the needle size that enables you to match the specified gauge.

14.5 stitches and 21 rows over 10cm / 4in of stocking stitch worked flat and blocked, using 6mm/ US 10 needles

12.5 stitches and 21 rows of Lace pattern (see chart on page 4) worked flat and blocked, using 6mm/ US 10 needles

One Lace pattern repeat measures 8cm / 3.25in wide x 7.5cm / 3in high

Size

One size
Finished size is approximately: 120cm / 47.25in wide by 50cm /19.5in deep.
See shawl schematic below for shaping details