When it comes to knitting for fun, a cheerful hap project can’t be beat. Knit from neck to hem in cozy, natural wool using simple stitches, this warm triangle shawl will provide delicious knitting hours now and showers of compliments when wearing it later. Work in a variety of sport-weight shades as shown for a lively effect or choose a favorite solid to make the most of its deep textures. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement. Sample shown is knit Knit in three shades of Bare Naked Wools Shetlandia Sport— in White (Color A), Emsket (Color B), and Moorit/White Marls (Color C) Matching Motifs: Polkadotty Square Hap, Tidelines Sock, Polkadotty Dress Yarn suggestions: Lleyn Sport, Shetlandia Sport, New Zealand Sport, Masham Sport, Targhee Tango Sport, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, Finn Dandy 2-ply Sport, Jacob's Dream Sport, Polwarth Sport Finished Size: 75 inches wide across top edge and 32 inches long at center back (washed, stretched, and blocked) Yarn Requirement: 750 total yards: Color A (white): 375 yards Color B (medium gray): 225 yards Color C (caramel): 150 yards Gauge: 20 sts and 42 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in garter stitch on gauge needle (knit flat, washed, and air-dried) Needles:size 6US (4.0 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge; DPNS in same size for starting section Note: a variety of needle lengths may be required to accommodate the growing shawl size
