FIBRE COMPANY | KNIT KITS | Canopy | South Head Shawl

Uses 6 skeins one color. A wardrobe essential that you will love for a long time, South Head is a rectangular shawl using contrasting blocks of reversible stitches. Wear it around your neck on a breezy beach walk or wrap it around your shoulders on a chilly summer’s evening. Addictive eyelets alternate with soothing garter stitch to create a very relaxing knitting experience in Canopy Fingering.

PATTERN specs

NEEDLES: US2.5/3.00mm / 32in/80cm circular needle (or size to obtain gauge) + US3/3.25mm / 32in/80cm circular needle (or size to obtain gauge)

TENSION/GAUGE: 20 sts and 42 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over garter stitch st after blocking using 3.25 mm (US 3) needles. 20 sts and 40 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over eyelet st after blocking using 3.00 mm (US 2.5) needles.

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS: 47 x 170 cm (18.75 x 67 in)

Canopy Fingering is a fingering weight 3-ply strong, soft, shiny and drapey yarn perfect for color work, lace or textured stitch patterns. The unique blend of fibers are spun into a smooth yarn and then kettle dyed, and the different way the fibers absorb the dye creates a beautiful depth of color with subtle heathered tones

FIBER: 50% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool + 20% viscose from bamboo

LENGTH: 200 yds/183 Meters/50 gram skein

GAUGE: 28-32 sts = 4 inches on US 2-3 needle 12 - 10 UK

SOURCE: PERU

CARE: Hand wash (Separate colors) in cool water with mild soap