Milk Thistle is a textured kite-shaped shawl with a unique flower. The shawl has been designed so that each shade of Cumbria Fingering has a different stitch pattern; garter and stockinette stitch in Scafell Pike, herringbone stitch in Fair Hill and a stunning flower stitch in Blackbeck. Yarn: The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering (60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair, 300 m (328 yd) per 100 g hank). Modelled photos show Fair Hill (A) - 1 hank, Scafell Pike (B) - 2 hanks, and Blackbeck (C) - 1 hank. Construction notes:This shawl is knitted from one tip to the other. It is divided into two sections, the first is knitted in Herringbone stitch, and the second in Garter and Stockinette stitch. A floral pattern with stems and flowers is made with two strands knitted together. There is no seam, the flowers are knitted by pulling strands either with the needle or a crochet hook. Sizes and measurements:One sizeWingspan along top edge: 87.5 cm (34.5 in)Depth: 50 cm (19.5 in) Gauge:26 sts and 52 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st before blocking using 3mm (US 2.5) needles for garter stitch.30 sts and 22 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st before blocking using 6.5mm (US 10.5) needles for herringbone stitch. Errata:The most current version of this pattern is V3. Please note you will be purchasing the latest pattern version. Pattern updates are sent to all customers who have purchased a pattern either through email or a Ravelry message. If you find you are working with an older version please go to our errata page for details of corrections and updates made. You can find the version you are working from by checking the pattern page footers. Languages available:English. Pattern format:This knitting pattern comes as a PDF file, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.
