Strawberry fields shawl

ConstructionThe shawl has a crescent shape, starting from the middle of the longest side and increasing in width rapidly by increases. The color blending part is worked in mosaic technique, working one strand at a time and is easily doable by a beginner knitter. The lace motif is a classic Shetland strawberry motif, as well, the border is inspired by Shetland lace and is worked vertically and attached to the body at the same time.

YarnFingering weight yarn in two colors, approximately 365-400 m / 400-435 yds / 100 g Yarn used in samples: Children version (small size): - 155 m / 170 yds / 38 g of Araucania Huasco Sock Kettle Dyes as a main color; - 365 m / 400 yds / 87 g of Herzfasern No 20 Deutsche Sockenwolle as contrast color; Adult version (medium size): - 215 m / 235 yds / 58 g of Maruma Hand Dyed Yarns Sheila Socks as main color; - 420 m / 460 yds / 105 g of Lamana Merida as contrast color.

GaugeGauge on the larger sample: ~23 sts x 35 rows in 10 cm / 4 in in stockinette st.