JOSIE is a lovely triangular shawl that works up quickly in DK- weight yarn. The changing textures keep the knitting engaging, and the possibilities for different color combinations are nearly endless. It’s also the perfect stash-busting project!

MEASUREMENTS

Width approx. 30 cm / 12”
Length approx. 180 cm / 71”

YARN

Approx. 250 m / 270 yds of DK-weight yarn.

You need colour 1 approx. 50 m / 55 yds, colour 2 approx. 25 m / 27 yds, colour 3 approx. 75 m / 82 yds, colour 4 approx. 100 m / 110 yds and colour 5 approx. 25 m / 27 yds.

Sample knit:

Color 1: 1 skein of Ruukin Kehräämö Alpakkapellavasilkkilanka (100 g / 350 m / 380 yds, 75% baby alpaca, 15% linen, 10% silk), photographed in colourway Dark rose grey.

Color 2: 1 ball of Fonty Moustache (50 g / 225 m / 245 yds, 50% fine merino, 30% super kid mohair, 20% silk), photographed in colourway 415.

Color 3: 1 skein of Ruukin Kehräämö Alpakkapellavasilkkilanka (100 g / 350 m / 380 yds, 75% baby alpaca, 15% linen, 10% silk), photographed in colourway Natural white.

Color 4: 1 skein of Säie Wool Alpaca Lux (100 g / 400 m / 440 yds, 70% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 10% cashmere), photographed in colourway Queen of Cedars.

Color 5: 1 ball of Fonty Moustache (50 g / 225 m / 245 yds, 50% fine merino, 30% super kid mohair, 20% silk), photographed in colourway 420.

Sample scarf is knitted holding two strands of fingering-weight yarn together.

NEEDLES

4 mm / US 6 long circular needles.

NOTIONS

Tapestry needle.

GAUGE

17 sts and 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm in garter stitch using 4 mm / US 6 needles (after blocking).