YARN: Oceanwind Knits Gemma, 84% superwash merino wool / 16% sparkling stellina, 115g / 4oz - 465 yds / 425 m or, about 350 yds (320 m) of fingering or lace weight yarn.

NEEDLES: US3 3.25 mm straights or circular needles to suit knitting a shawl from the top down (a minimum 60cm / 24” circular is recommended).

GAUGE: 5 sts and 8 rows in 1” (2.54 cm) square, in stockinette stitch, blocked. Check your gauge and change needle size if required.

SIZE: 68” (172.2 cm) wingspan, 11.5” (28 cm) deep at centre back

OTHER: stitch-markers (if you are someone who likes to mark repeats); tapestry needle for weaving in ends.