Mirlin’’

Mirlin’ is an expressive Scots word that can refer to many swirling, whirling, shimmering things, from the colourful haze that appears to rise from the ground on a hot summer’s day to the “merry dancers” of the Aurora Borealis.

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% Wool; 30% Mohair; 109yds/100m per 25g ball) in the following shades:
A Birkin: 11 x 25g balls
B Bruce: 2 x 25g balls

Plus one ball of each of the following shades:
C Ardlui
D Tarbet
E Ardnamurchan
F Foxglove
G Cranachan
H Asphodel
J Cowslip

Needles and Notions
Below gauge-size circular needle(s) of appropriate length
Gauge-size circular needle(s) of appropriate length
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge
28 sts and 34 rounds to 10cm / 4in over pattern using gauge-size needles. Use 3.25mm needle as a starting point for swatching.

Size
Approximate measurements when blocked flat: 170cm / 67in x 26.5cm / 10½in

Pattern notes
This long, colourful wrap is knit in the round from colourwork charts.