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I found this motif in a 17th century embroidery book. I liked the boldness of the design – a little geometrical and also a little architectural. The symbols are all pointing in one direction, like an arrow or sign guiding us around the circumference of this neck-warmer. Fada is Old English for “to guide or to direct”.

Difficulty - Advanced Beginner

Skills used - Knitting in the round, colourwork

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 68 cm / 27 inches unstretched; 92 cm / 36 inches stretched
Height: 33 cm / 13 inches

Gauge – blocked
10 stitches and 11 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in lace stitch pattern on US 8 (5 mm) needles

Approximate yardage
Main Colour (MC) est. 93 g / 3.3 oz. (165 m / 180 yds)
Contrast Colour (CC) est. 59 g / 2.1 oz. (80 m / 88 yds)

Yarn Used
Main Colour (MC) Patons Classic Wool Worsted 177 m / 100 g (194 yds / 3.5 oz), 1 ball. Colour 77768 Rich Teal. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Contrast Colour (CC) A & B Fiberworks 4-Ply Alpaca 155 m / 115 g (170 yds / 3.5 oz), 1 ball. Colour Orange-Yellow. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 56cm /22” long, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle