Beyond the Maples

The perfect shawl for brisk walks, egg-gathering and flower picking, this piece shines in lofty, farm fresh yarns. Choose two or more colors to highlight the cable, texture, and stripe panels throughout the shawl.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Sizes

64 (72)”/ wingspan x 29.5 (33.5)”/ depth

Yarn

Two colors of Sport Weight Yarn;

Sample Used: The Happiest Yarn; 100% US Wool (4 parts Shetland from Wing and a Prayer Farm, 1 part Romney from Doc Mason’s Wool, 1 part Merino and spun from Battenkill Fibers); 150 yds; 2 oz; 3 (4) hanks in Oatmeal (Color 1); 3 (4) hanks in Natural (Color 2).

Needle/Hook

US6/4mm Circular needle, 32”/80cm minimum. Or size needed to obtain gauge.

G Crochet Hook, for cast on.

Notions

4 Stitch markers

Scrap yarn; for Garter Tab Cast On

Cable Needle

Row Counter (Optional)

Tapestry needle

Skills Required

Garter Tab

Basic knitting skills

cabling (chart or written)