West Cumberland

Showcasing a new shawl shape for The Fibre Co., West Cumberland is a trapeze shawl cleverly worked in three sections. Each section features a different texture to provide hours of enjoyable knitting for all skill levels. Use one colour or select three of your favourite shades of Luma for a bold, colour-blocked effect.

SIZES
One Size

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
180 cm (71 in) wingspan along top edge and 50 cm (19.75 in) depth

YARN
The Fibre Co. Luma (50% merino wool, 25% organic cotton, 15% linen, 10% silk, 125 m (137 yd) per 50 g hank) in Blue Dusk – 7 hanks

You can purchase Luma from select local yarn shops around the world and directly from The Fibre Co.’s online shop. Follow this link for a list of stockists.

NEEDLES
3.5mm (US 4) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle (or size to obtain gauge)
2 spare 3.5mm (US 4) 80cm (32 in) circular needles (or size to obtain gauge)

EXTRAS
1 stitch marker, darning needle.

TENSION
20 sts and 26 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over all three stitch patterns after blocking using 3.5mm (US 4) needles.

Foundations SS19: Featuring our favourite warm weather yarns, Foundations SS19 is inspired by the basics needed in every knitter’s Spring/Summer wardrobe. Lightweight shawls layered over Summer dresses and throw-on cardigans for cool mornings; each piece adds versatility, wearability and style to your handmade wardrobe. Knitters of all skill levels will find hours of enjoyable knitting in these simple patterns, whilst novices will learn clever techniques to further progress their skills.