Dowson is a V-shaped shawl with a simple lace repeat. The shaping of the "wings" ensures that this shawl doesn't slip off your shoulders. Description Dowson is a V-shaped shawl with a simple lace repeat. The shaping of the "wings" ensures that this shawl doesn't slip off your shoulders. Finished Measurements: Approximately 60” across (top edge) x 14” long (at center) before blocking Format: PDF Designer: Berroco Design Team Craft: Knitting Skill Level: Intermediate # of Projects: N/A Season: Fall/ Spring Pattern Details Yarn Requirements: 2 Balls of Berroco Folio, shown in #4540 Pebble Needles and Other Materials Straight knitting needles, size 8 (5.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge 2 double-pointed needles (dpn) size 8 (5.00 mm) 2 st markers 1 st holder Gauge: 19 sts and 25 rows = 4” in St st Yarn Weight: DK Fiber Content: 65% Alpaca / 25% Rayon / 8% Acrylic