This top-down, triangular shawl is inspired by the gingerbread houses that start to appear in shops and illustrations as we approach Christmas and the depths of winter. It evokes warm and snuggly feelings, while also being a gentle knit. This shawl has a bit of a sense of fun, with its lace house motifs and icing inspired border. Wearing it while enjoying a hot drink and some gingerbread or other seasonal snack is highly recommended!

This pattern has been designed to be relatively straightforward, as we all tend to be busy and stressed enough at this time of year without our knitting starting to cause us trouble too!

YARN
❖ Main colour: 2 skeins Mrs Lam Yarns Smooshy BFL DK (DK / 8 ply, 100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester, 225 metres (246 yards) / 100 grams in Rust.
❖ Contrast colour: 1 skein Mrs Lam Yarns Smooshy BFL DK (DK / 8 ply, 100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester, 225 metres (246 yards) / 100 grams in Undyed.
❖ Amount of main colour used: 288-352 metres / 315-385 yards.
❖ Amount of contrast colour used: 108-138 metres / 119-151 yards.

NEEDLES
❖ 4mm (US size 6) 100cm (40in) circular needle for working flat or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE
❖ 18 stitches and 31 rows to 10cm / 4in in stocking stitch on 4mm (US size 6) needle after blocking.
❖ Gauge is not crucial to this project, but varying gauges will affect yardage and final measurements.

NOTIONS
❖ 6 stitch markers
❖ Darning/tapestry needle

SIZE
❖ Size: 123cm (48 ½ in) wingspan, 67cm (26 ½ in) depth.