Arda, the world in which the Silmarillion and Lord of the Rings takes place, seemed the perfect name for this shawl pattern, which was knit using Lord of the Rings inspired yarn and provides a world of creative possibilities. Bias knitting provides the perfect blend of simplicity and engaging knitting, while an easily memorizable two-row pattern repeat is simple enough for mindless knitting and engaging enough to keep you knitting. The eyelet moss stitch also creates a lovely open texture without being too hole-y while also being the perfect stitch pattern for blending subtle fades. With instructions for a large and small shawl as well as a scarf version, Arda is sure to become a staple of your wardrobe, whichever size you choose to knit.

Sizes
Large Shawl, Small Shawl, Scarf

Measurements
Large Shawl
Wingspan - 111in (282cm)
Depth - 25in (63.5cm)

Small Shawl
Wingspan - 88in (223.5cm)
Depth - 18in (45.5cm)

Scarf
Length - 72in (183cm)
Width - 12in (30.5cm)

Gauge
32 sts x 45 rows = 4in (10cm) in eyelet moss stitch knit flat after blocking
24.5 sts x 45 rows = 4in (10cm) in garter knit flat after blocking

Yarn
The sample, which is an example of the large shawl size, uses
Woolberry Fiber Co. Berry Minis
(80yds (73m), 20g)
Main Color - 23 mini-skeins from the 2020 LotR Advent Calendar
and
G-uld Merino/Masham
(710yds (650m), 100g)
Contrast Color - 1 skein - undyed

To substitute
For the large shawl size, use
Fingering weight Main Color -1840 yds (1683 m)
and
Fingering weight Contrast Color - 700 yds (641 m)

For the small shawl size, use
Fingering weight - 1520 yds (1390 m)

For the scarf size, use
Fingering weight - 1120 yds (1025 m), for a 6 foot (183 cm) scarf

Needles
US 2 (2.75mm) 36in (90cm) circular needles
or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
6 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Blocking supplies

For questions or pattern support, email info@refractedlightfiberarts.com

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit.

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