Pihka Shawl by Nordic Yarn

Pihka Shawl

Knitting
June 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch after blocking
US 8 - 5.0 mm
492 yards (450 m)
One size
English
This pattern is available from nordicyarn.com for €4.90.

With beautiful details and amazing stitch definition, this Pihka (resin in Finnish) Shawl Pattern is easy to knit for beginners and will elevate any ensemble. Don’t let the name fool you, this beautiful shawl can be combined with Pihka Hat as well.

THE PATTERN IS FREE WITH YARN PURCHASE

Size

One size, wingspan 178 cm/ 70 inches, depth at middle 43 cm/ 17 inches

Yarn

3 hanks of Eco Cashmere (100% Cashmere of which 50% is recycled; 150 m/ 164 yds per 50 g). Sample shown is knit in colourway Whisky.

Needles

5 mm / US 8 circular needle or needle size to obtain gauge

Gauge

14 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches in stockinette st after blocking

Notions

Darning needle
Tape measure