Northumberland is a triangular top-down shawl knit in either DK or fingering-weight yarn - instructions for both weights are included. Short strands float in a slip stitch lace pattern emphasising the beautiful variegation of hand-dyed yarns and little knots add textural interest to more subdued tonal yarns. Pattern is both written and charted.

Huge thanks to my wondrous technical editor, Deborah Lapp.

Measurements after blocking (both DK and light Fingering-weight shawls):
52.5” wingspan and 26” depth.

Materials:

DK-weight shawl:

• Approx. 490 yards of DK-weight yarn in main color (pictured: Yarn Indulgences DK in Mosaic)
• Approx. 210 yards of DK-weight yarn in contrast color (pictured: Morris & Sons Maya 8 ply Baby Alpaca in Erlicheer)
• US 7 32” circular needle for shawl and US 10 needle for bind-off
• 2 stitch markers

Light fingering–weight shawl:

• Approx. 515 yards of light fingering– or fingering-weight yarn (pictured: Sweet Paprika Designs Messa di Voce in Canneberge)
• Approx. 225 yards of light fingering– or fingering-weight yarn (pictured: Malabrigo Sock in Natural, overdyed pink)
• US 5 32” circular needle for shawl and US 8 needle for bind-off
• 2 stitch markers

Gauge after blocking:

DK-weight shawl: 19 sts and 29 rows equal 4” in stockinette stitch on US 7 needles.

Light fingering–weight shawl: 23sts and 35 rows equals 4” in stockinette stitch on US 5 needles.