Arda, the world in which the Silmarillion and Lord of the Rings takes place, seemed the perfect name for this shawl pattern, which was knit using Lord of the Rings inspired yarn and provides a world of creative possibilities. Bias knitting provides the perfect blend of simplicity and engaging knitting, while an easily memorizable two-row pattern repeat is simple enough for mindless knitting and engaging enough to keep you knitting. The eyelet moss stitch also creates a lovely open texture without being too hole-y while also being the perfect stitch pattern for blending subtle fades. With instructions for a large and small shawl as well as a scarf version, Arda is sure to become a staple of your wardrobe, whichever size you choose to knit. Measurements Large Shawl Wingspan - 111in (282cm) Depth - 25in (63.5cm) Small Shawl Wingspan - 88in (223.5cm) Depth - 18in (45.5cm) Scarf Length - 72in (183cm) Width - 12in (30.5cm) Gauge 32 sts x 45 rows = 4in (10cm) in eyelet moss stitch worked flat after blocking and24.5 sts x 45 rows = 4in (10cm) in garter worked flat after blocking Yarn RequirementsThe sample, which is an example of the large shawl size, used Main Color - Woolberry Fiber Co. Berry Minis 80% SW Merino/20% Nylon (80yds 73m, 20g) 23 mini-skeins from the 2020 LotR Advent Calendar and Contrast Color - G-uld Merino/Masham 75% Merino/25% Masham (710yds 650m, 100g) 1 skein undyed To substitute yarn For the large shawl size, use 1,840 yds (1,683 m) fingering weight yarn of main color and 700 yds (641 m) fingering weight yarn of contrasting color For the small shawl size, use 1,520 yds (1,390 m) fingering weight yarn For the scarf size, use Approx. 1,120 yds (1,025 m) for a 6 foot (183 cm) scarf Needles US 2 (2.75mm) 36in circular needles Notions 6 stitch markers tapestry needle blocking supplies This pattern has been tech edited and test knit. Copyright July 2021, all rights reserved.
