Twist & Tweed Shawl is all about mixing those bases! Knit with a mix of Dimond Laine Elmer Tweed Fingering and Dimond Laine Birdie this side-to-side shawl is the perfect way to experiment and find your favorite yarn combinations! We can’t wait to see your version of this shawl!

SAMPLE SHOWN
C1: Elmer Tweed Fingering Thermal
C2: Birdie Spritz
C3: Birdie Pesca
C4: Elmer Tweed Fingering Cork

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
82.5”/ 206 cm wingspan X 19”/ 47.5 cm deep at point

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.

Dimond Laine Elmer Tweed Fingering (70% Merino,
30% Cashmere; 200 yards per 50g skein);
2 skeins C1, 1 skein C4

Dimond Laine Birdie (74% Alpaca, 26% Silk; 328 yds
per 50g); 1 skein each C2 and C3

Or

Fingering weight yarn in the following amounts:
C1: 386 yds/ 351 m
C4: 120 yds/ 109 m

And

Light fingering weight yarn in the following amounts:
C2: 272 yds/ 247 m
C3: 272 yds/ 247 m

NOTE: The Elmer Tweed Fingering is held single throughout, while the Birdie is held together to create a marl.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested.
Gauge Needle: US 6/ 4.0mm needles.

TOOLS
Tapestry needle, crochet hook for fringe (optional)

GAUGE
While gauge is not crucial for this project it will affect the overall finished dimensions and yardage used.

20 sts and 24 rows= 4” in twisted stockinette stitch holding 2 strands of Birdie together using Gauge Needle, blocked.