The Helmi is a voluminous and fluffy shawl that brings together the positives of wool and silk mohair. The shawl fits well on the shoulders but it is at the same time incredibly warm.

The shawl’s beautiful shades of gray can be created by combining black, gray, and white colored Arwette and Tilia by Filcolana. The silvery-gray silk mohair yarn travels through the whole shawl, evening out the shade differences.

The crescent-shaped shawl is made up of easy garter stitch.

Finished measurements: Approx. 90” (230cm) wingspan and 31” (80cm) deep at deepest point.

Yarn requirements:

These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use, your gauge, and any modifications.

Fingering weight in 5 colors and lace weight mohair silk in 2 colors.
Fingering weight:
A - 25 g / 105 m / 115 yds
B - 35 g / 147 m / 160 yds
C - 45 g / 190 m / 208 yds
D - 50 g / 210 m / 230 yds
E - 100 g / 420 m / 460 yds
Lace weight:
A - 95 g / 800 m / 875 yds
B - 25 g / 210 m / 230 yds

The model shawl is knitted with Filcolana Arwetta Classic (80% superwashmerino wool, 20% nylon, 210m/50g) and Filcolana Tilia (70% kid mohair, 30% silk, 210m/25g) in colors:

Arwetta Classic:
A - Black
B - Charcoal
C - Medium grey
D - Light grey
E - Natural white

Tilia:
A - Silver
B - Natural white

Needles
US 8 / 5,0 mm circular needles.

Gauge
14 sts & 26 rows =4” / 10cm in stocking stitch (after blocking), but gauge is not crucial. Gauge affects finished size and the amount of yarn needed.

Notions
Tapestry needle