Sidhean Shawl II by Solveigh Lass-Evans

Sidhean Shawl II

Knitting
Iolair Yarn Easdale
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
591 yards (540 m)
one size
English
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A sister version of the Sidhean Shawl with only grey as the main colour. The beautiful asymmetric shawl is knitted in honeycomb pattern, broken up by simple slip-stitch delicate bands.

The relatively shallow shawl will wrap beautifully around your neck and shoulders, looking stylish when you are out for your Sunday stroll in town but will also keep you warm and cosy for your outdoor adventures.

Finished measurements: 155cm/ 61” wingspan length; 38cm/ 15” deep

Yarn: DK weight

Materials used: 2 skeins of Iolair Yarn Easdale (70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere; 225m (246yds)/ 100g); shown in colour howlite (C1), and 2 skeins of Iolair Yarn Easdale (70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere; 45m (49yds)/ 20g, shown in colour wulfenite (C2) and sodalite (C3). Or use any DK yarn as substitute.

Gauge: 22 sts & 40 rows = 10cm/ 4” in pattern stitch, unblocked, but exact gauge is not crucial

Needles: 4mm/ US 6 size circular needle in 80cm/ 32” length

Construction Notes: The shawl begins on one end of the corner and is worked length width to the other end by a combination of decreases and increases at the beginning and end of rows.

Difficulty: Advanced beginner - simple slip-stitch stitches; both written and chartered instructions are provided.