The Great Western Shawl is one of six patterns in issue six of John Arbon Textiles’ in house magazine, The Annual.

There are kits available for this pattern.

The Great Western shawl features an elegant cable that resembles the optical illusion of railway tracks criss-crossing and fading into the distance. Named after the railway line engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel that brings you to Devon.

Crafted in Seafarer Lace, Harvest Hues 4ply, or Appledore DK,
each yarn weight creates a fabric with a different drape and finish, depending on preference, while the fine geometric cables add a delicate touch.

Knitted mostly with the soothing rhythm of garter stitch, this
lightweight accessory is worked on the bias and effortlessly adds a subtle touch of sophistication to any outfit.

Yarn
Lace
200g - Seafarer (Lace; 300m / 328yd per 50g)
Sample shown in Venus

4ply
290g - Harvest Hues (4ply; 400m / 437yd per 100g)
Sample shown in Medlar

DK
265g - Appledore (DK; 250m / 273yd per 100g)
Sample shown in Dancer’s Delight

Sizes
Lace (4ply, DK)

Finished Measurements
a - Wingspan: 185 (187.5, 165)cm / 72.75 (73.75, 65)”
b - Length along cable edge: 124.5 (144, 110.5)cm / 49 (56.75, 43.5)”
c - Depth: 92 (92, 82)cm / 36.25 (36.25, 32.25)”

Gauge
Measured over Garter Stitch pattern, after blocking:
Lace: 22 sts x 42 rows = 10cm / 4” square using 3.25mm needles
4ply: 21.5 sts x 31 rows = 10cm / 4” square using 4mm needles
DK: 15.5 sts x 31 rows = 10cm / 4” square using 5mm needles

Needles
Circular knitting needles for the yarn weight you are making
with an 80cm / 32” cable or your preferred length to fit your stitches comfortably.
Lace: 3.25mm (UK 10 / US 3)
4ply: 4mm (UK 8 / US 6)
DK: 5mm (UK 6 / US 8)

Always use a needle size that results in the correct gauge after blocking.

Pattern Notes
Worked on the bias beginning at the cabled tip. Slip stitches purlwise and with yarn in back unless otherwise instructed.

The Annual (issue six)
This pattern is currently only available in print or digital. Pick up a print copy of our Annual here.