Product Description
The mysterious selkies are both seal and human. To become human, they shed their seal skin. They turn back into seals by throwing their seal skin over themselves.
As humans they are incredibly beautiful, and many a fisherman has taken a selkie wife, and hidden her seal skin, to ensure that she will stay with him forever. The wife will do everything to find the skin, since selkies prefer being seals. Eventually she will find it, and return to her life in the sea.
Throw this traditional Shetland stole over your shoulders, and see if you turn into a seal too!
The pattern is charted.
You will need between 1,300 and 1,900 metres (1,400 to 2,080 yards) of cobweb yarn, mainly depending on how aggressively you block.
Selkie Stole by Dagmar Mora
What is Being Made
The Selkie Stole is a traditional Shetland-style stole inspired by Scottish folklore about mysterious seal-human creatures. This elegant wrap measures 75x200cm (29½ x 78¾ inches) and is designed to drape beautifully over the shoulders. The stole draws its name and aesthetic from the mythical selkies of legend—creatures that transform between seal and human form by donning or removing their seal skin. This garment invites wearers to channel that same transformative magic with an ethereal, flowing design.
Techniques Used
This advanced knitting project employs traditional Shetland lace-knitting techniques, which are characterized by delicate openwork patterns and fine gauge construction. The stole is worked in a lace pattern typical of Shetland shawl design, creating an airy, gossamer fabric that showcases the intricate interplay of yarn overs and decreases. The rectangular format and generous length make this a statement piece that requires precision and patience to execute successfully, making it suitable for experienced knitters who are comfortable working with fine yarns and complex stitch patterns over an extended project.
Stitches Used
- Knit (k) – The fundamental stitch forming the base structure
- Make One Stitch and Knit (m1k) – An increase technique used to shape the stole and create lace elements
- Yarn Overs – Essential for creating the openwork and lace pattern characteristic of Shetland stoles
- Decreases – Used in combination with yarn overs to form the balanced lace design
Materials and Tools
The Selkie Stole is crafted using 5 balls (125g) of Jamieson's of Shetland Cobweb Ultra in Natural White, providing 1,900 meters (2,080 yards) of yarn. Jamieson's of Shetland is a renowned Scottish yarn producer known for exceptional quality lace-weight and cobweb-weight yarns. The cobweb weight classification places this yarn in the finest category, requiring skill and attention to detail during knitting. Knitters should use 3mm (US size 2½) long or circular needles, though needle size may be adjusted based on individual gauge and yarn choice. The pattern notes that the needle size given is for guidance only, allowing knitters to customize their tools based on their tension and the specific yarn they select. Any cobweb or lace-weight yarn of comparable yardage can be substituted for the specified Jamieson's yarn, offering flexibility for fiber preferences while maintaining the delicate, refined aesthetic of this traditional Shetland design.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Thread |
| Designer: | Dagmar Mora |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | The pattern is for cobweb weight yarn |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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