Merula is latin for Blackbird, Merel or Amsel. (Eng, NL or German). The pattern looks like the movement of wings. We often have blackbirds in our garden, even had several nesting. Some small birds made it, some didn’t. Darn cats…You do need to practise a nupp to make sure you are familiar with the technique. There are some 1560nupps in this shawl.The yarn is available on Etsy: shop is Dye for Wool and they are from Germany.Similar yarn with the same weight and fullness is the best choice.The nupps in this design are a 9 loop nupp.This design can easily be altered with more length, also when made more narrow or wider. The edge might need adjustment, when you do.This shawl is part of a e-book: A Sweet Deal! A 3 pattern e-book with a lot of nupps and elegant designs. This e-book has a discount, compared to when you buy the patterns separately. The shop discount when you buy three patterns does not apply to the e-book.Suggested yarn DyeForWool Fine Lace // Merino Silk Cashmere (Etsy shop!)Lace weight: 70% Merino, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere goat 1050 meters / 75 grams Needle size US 2½ - 3.0 mmYardage 962 - 973 yards (880 - 890 m)Sizes available 1Languages Dutch and English
