Ochro is a shallow triangle shaped shawl using worsted weight yarn. The shawl is written for two sizes, a smaller and larger version. The body is first knit sideways in seed stitch. Stitches are then picked up along the bottom selvedge to add a lace border. Other features include an i-cord border along the top edge and sides to give it a finished look and an optional picot bind off. The resulting shawl is squishy and warm around the neck and shoulders, but features a delicate lace edging to finish it off.

Dimensions

Smaller: 62” wide, 12.25” tall at middle, 4.5” tall at ends
Larger: 82” wide, 14.5” tall at middle, 4.5” tall at ends

Photos of are the larger size.

Materials

• 420yds (610 yds) of The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Squish, or a worsted weight yarn
• US 8 / 5.0mm 24” and 47” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• 2 US 8 / 5.0mm double pointed needles for i-cord
• 2 stitch markers
• tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• crochet hook, scrap yarn, or other materials needed for preferred method of provisional cast-on

Lichens such as ochrolechia tartarea and ochrolechia parella have been used as a natural dye since at least 1500 BC. The ochril dyes can be used to produce reds, blues, and purples.