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A lacy shawl wrapped around your neck when there’s just a slight chill does the trick, but when nights are cold, the office A/C is cranked up, or the snow is falling fast and furious, you need something more substantial. Hairspray and Radio is the accessory for when you need to be up and about but you’d rather be bundled up in a cozy blanket—a “shlanket” if you will. Wrap it around your shoulders, drape it over your lap, or wind it around your neck—it’s generously sized for all uses, thick and cozy in worsted weight yarn, and has extra warmth from mohair baked right in.

Sizes: One size, approx. 84”/183 cm wide along top edge and 30”/76 cm deep at center

Gauge: 16 sts and 32 rows = 4”/ cm in Fisherman’s Rib on smaller needles with yarn held double, blocked
16 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in Garter Slipped Stitch on larger needles with yarn held double, blocked

Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted, 100% Superwash Merino wool, 400 yd/8 oz (366 m/228 g): 3 skeins in Shadow
Note: NFC has recently switched to an organic, machine washable worsted with a smaller put-up; if you’re using the new 4oz/200 yd skeins of Studio Worsted, you will need 5 for your shawl)
Neighborhood Fiber Co. Loft, 60% kid mohair, 40% silk, 350 yd/1 oz (320 m/28 g): 2 skeins in Broadway Market

Suggested needles: US 8/5 mm 32”/80 cm+ circular needle
US 7/4.5 mm 32”/80 cm+ circular needle

Notions:
Yarn needle
Cable needle
Stitch markers
2 removable stitch markers

Techniques to Know (or be ready to learn!):
Basic decreaes
Picking up stitches
Working into the row below
Working through the back loop
Working cables