Sith Shawl Fairy Mohair


The Sidhe/Sith Shawl (pronounced Shee Shawl) is a one-armed shawl inspired by the opulent wraps of the 1920’s and 30’s. The sleeve and armscye is shaped so that the seam lies under the arm. As such, this is a right hand sleeve. You can make a left hand sleeve by swapping the knit side for the purl side, effectively knitting it “inside out.” The sleeve is long and slouchy, with a shaped cuff covering the hand top the knuckles.

I have been making my Sidhe/Sith Shawls for over a decade. They are always a fun, stress-free knit, and I always get comments on them. This mohair version is the first type I made. It is light and warm, versatile, and often dramatic. 

The bobbles are completely free form. You place them wherever and whenever you like on the knit side. There is no “mistake” to be made because there is no rigid pattern being formed to make a “missing” bobble obvious. Get creative with it. Make the bobbles different sizes. Go from dense to sparse, or spell a name or slogan—it’s up to you. Just keep the bobbles about 4 or more stitches away from the edge on the arm to reduce bulk and keep from having bobbles between your arm and body.

Originally in the vintage Henry’s Attic Toaga 1 or 6, I have included information for Lana Grossa Silkhair, held double to achieve the same gauge. It’s dreamy, drapey, and oh so gorgeous. You can also use Henry’s Attic Toaga 2, but that will yield a firmer warmer fabric.

You can adjust the fit, size, and look at each section of the shawl: Sleeve, back, shoulder, front, and the end taper.

Measurements: Small Medium Large XL XXL XXXl XXXXL
Upper arm 14.5” 15.5” 17” 18” 19” 20” 21.5”
Arm at seam
wrist/cuff 20.75/25.25 20.75/25.25 20.75/25.25 21.5/26 21.5/26 21.5/26 21.5/26
Back 15.5” 15.5” 16” 16” 16.75” 16.75” 16.75”
Shoulder 11” 11” 15” 15” 15” 17” 17”
Front 12” 12” 12” 12” 12” 12” 12”
Tail 43” 46” 47” 55” 61” 67” 73”
Knitting time:
Pixie view (shorter version): 36-45 hours
Titania view (full length version): 45-53 hours

Materials:
Needle size Rib: 5.5 mm and 3.5 mm
Body: 5.5mm
Tapestry needle for weaving ends

Gauge: 8-8.5 stitches = 2 inches in stockinette


Yarn: Henry’s Attic Yarn Toaga 1 Yarn Mohair 78% mohair, 13% wool, 9% nylon
Lana Grossa Silkhair, 70% Mohair 30% Silk HELD DOUBLE

Pixie View: This is the SHORTER version.

 	Lana Grossa Silkhair HELD DOUBLE - Color Magnolie (75) 
	70% Mohair 30% Silk
	210m (230yds)/25g (0.9oz) per ball

	Labelled 4.50mm (US 7) - 5.00mm (US 8), 22 stitches, 27 rows to 10cm/4”
	
	Small/Med  6 balls 1260 meters/1380 yards
	L/XL 7 balls, 1470 meters/1610 yards
	XXL 10 balls, 2100 meters/2300 yards
	XXXL	12 balls, 2520 meters/2760 yards
	XXXXL 14 balls, 2940 meters/3220 yards

	Dharma Trading/Henry’s Attic Yarn Toaga “6” or “1” Yarn Mohair 
	This is an older Toaga. Lighter than Toaga 2. Toaga 2 will also work, but the
	result will be a firmer, warmer fabric. Your favorite dyer may very well be
	using these yarns.
		78% mohair, 13% wool, 9% nylon/85% mohair, 15% wool 
		Approximately 8 oz, 490 yards per skein
		labeled as Approximately 23 sts per 4" on US 4-6 or 3.5-4mm
	
	Small/Med/L:  499 yards - 1 skein
	XL/XXL : 750 yards - 1 1/2 skein-2 skeins
	XXXL 1247 yards - 2 1/2 skeins
	XXXXL:  1497 yds - 3 skeins

	Buttermilk Cottage Henry's Attic Yarn Toaga 2 Yarn Mohair
	Toaga 2 DK Weight
	Labelled as 22 - 24 stitches = 4 inches, US Size 4 -6 or 3.5 - 4 mm
	
	Small/Med 15 oz/975 yds/892m
	L/XL 17 oz/1105 yds/1011m
	XXL 22 oz/1430 yds/1308m
	XXXL 28 oz/1829 yds/1673m
	XXXXL 34 oz/2210 yds/2021m

Titania View: This is the LONG version

	Lana Grossa Silkhair HELD DOUBLE - Color Magnolie (75) 
	70% Mohair 30% Silk
	210m (230yds)/25g (0.9oz) per ball
		Labelled 4.50mm (US 7) - 5.00mm (US 8), 22 stitches, 27 rows to 10cm/4” 

	Small/Med  10 balls 2100 meters/2300 yards
	L/XL 12 balls, 2520 meters/2760 yards
	XXL 14 balls, 2940 meters/3220 yards
	XXXL	16 balls, 3360 meters/3680 yards
	XXXXL 18 balls, 3780 meters/4140 yards

	Dharma Trading/Henry’s Attic Yarn Toaga “6” or “1” Yarn Mohair 
	This is an older Toaga. Lighter than Toaga 2. Toaga 2 will also work, but the
	result will be a firmer, warmer fabric. Your favorite dyer may very well be
	using these yarns.
		78% mohair, 13% wool, 9% nylon
	85% mohair, 15% wool 
		Approximately 8 oz, 490 yards per skein
		labeled as Approximately 23 sts per 4" on US 4-6 or 3.5-4mm
	
	Small/Med:  750 yards - 2 skeins
	L/XL : 900 yards - 3 skeins
	XXL/XXXL: 1715 yards - 3 1/2 skeins
	XXXXL:  2050 yds - 4 skeins