Bubblegum by Veera Välimäki

Bubblegum

Knitting
February 2024
both are used in this pattern
Lace ?
One Size
English Finnish

This brioche shawl features a soft and cosy texture that adds an element of comfort and warmth. By mixing shades of pink and blue, it creates a fun and whimsical style.

SIZE
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan: 63” / 160 cm.
Centre Depth: 31” / 80 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Hieno by Aara Yarn (72% kid mohair, 28% silk; 459 yds / 420 m – 50 g).
C1: 1 skein of colourway Vadelma.

Mieli by Aara Yarn (75% merino, 25% nylon; 464 yds / 425 m – 100 g).
C2: 1 skein of colourway Aamu.
C3: 1 skein of colourway Leilakei.

Or approx. 220 yds / 200 m of lace-weight and 860 yds / 785 m of fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Nurja Mohair, Botanical Yarn Mohair Silk or Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair for the lace-weight yarn and Nurja Merino Sock, Botanical Yarn Merino Sock or Sandnes Garn Sunday for the fingering-weight yarn.

Note! You can also substitute the lace-weight silk mohair with another colour of fingering-weight yarn.

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm 32” / 80 cm or longer circular needles.

Notions: Stitch marker, crochet hook for a provisional CO, blocking aids.

GAUGE
20 sts and 40 rows to 4” / 10 cm in Garter St using lace-weight yarn, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
This shawl has a classic triangle shape. It is worked from top down in a sequence of Garter Stitch and brioche panels. Because of the two-colour brioche, the shawl is reversible.