Fairnilee Swirls by Eildon Hills Designs

Fairnilee Swirls

Knitting
October 2021
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in Plain Brioche
US 5 - 3.75 mm
750 - 800 yards (686 - 732 m)
The shawl measures approximately 170 cm at longest point x 50 cm at widest point after blocking
English
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This stunning and eye catching reversible shawl is guaranteed to produce quite an effect and a lot of interest around you..!
Knitted using the wonderful Brioche Knitting technique, the fabric is very light, and cleverly placed simple cables twist the smooth Brioche lines and turn the beautiful hand dyed yarns into a flowing and swirling pattern, reminiscent of the swirling pools on the river Tweed at Fairnilee, in the beautiful Scottish Borders.
Knitted in two colours from side to side and following an easy repeat pattern, the shawl is wonderfully warm and soft, and has a lot of drape to wrap around the shoulders for a cosy feel.

Materials:
2 x 100g skein of 4ply / Fingering weight yarns in contrasting colours (used here: “Sandstone” by Bow Fiddle Yarns, 100% Superwash Merino, approx. 400 per 100g / “Greenery” by My Mama Knits, 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon, approx. 425m per 100g)
3.75mm circular needle 80-100 cm long
Cable needle
14 stitch markers (optional: use 2 different colours if you have, 8 in colour A, 6 in colour B)
Blocking pins for Finishing

Finished Size:
The shawl measures approximately 170 cm at longest point x 50 cm at widest point after blocking.