A Faroese shawl in one size featuring an array of lace patterns evoking the magical textures and colorful highlights of the raven’s cloak. Shawl is worked top-down, with shaping at the shoulders, incorporated front edging, and an applied (knitted on) lace edging at the outer border. 
 
Suggested Yarns: 
, , , , or any laceweight yarn which has approximately 200-220 yards per ounce. Recommended for handpainted yarns with subtle color variations.

Finished Size: 
Length at center back (blocked) = 29 inches
Width across top edge (blocked) = 78 inches
Total circumference at hem (blocked) = 104 inches

Yarn Requirements: 
1350 yards (1200mts) of laceweight yarn

Gauge: 
25 sts and 36 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch (unblocked)

 
size 4US (3.5mm) 24” circular needle, or size to obtain correct gauge
size 3US (3.25 mm) 32” circular needle for edging