Description
The Rosie Cotton shawl is inspired by the hobbits of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The simplicity of the design and the natural beauty of the yarn echo the simplicity of the hobbits and their connection to good, solid earth. At the same time, hobbits have a joyful spirit of fun about them, too, and the playful touches of bobbles and chevron stripes sing of their ability to have a good time. The shawl uses conventional shaping to achieve a lovely crescent shape that drapes nicely over the shoulders. With a nice mix of stockinette and garter, it is quite enjoyable to knit; just engaging enough to stay interesting without requiring too much brain power.

Measurements
Depth - 22in (56cm)
Wingspan - 72in (183cm)

Gauge
18 sts x 30 rows = 4in (10cm) in stockinette after blocking

Yarn
Garthenor Ronas - fingering weight - 50g, 230yds (210m)
Sample used
2 skeins - Color A - Sandstone
1 skein - Color B - Moorit
1 skein - Color C - Chalk
or
For 3 color version
460yds (420m) fingering weight in Color A
230yds (210m) fingering weight in Color B
230yds (210m) fingering weight in Color C
or
For 2 color version
460 yds (420m) fingering weight in Color A
460 yds (420m) fingering weight in Color B

Needles
US 2.5 (3.0mm) 40in (100cm) circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
4 stitch markers
scissors
tapestry needle
blocking supplies

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