Milvus Milvus is the Latin name for magnificently graceful Red Kite, a bird of prey with steeply angled wings and deeply forked tail, that soars across the skies of my home. It inspired the choice of shape for this cool kite- shaped shawl - an exciting and fun project that is easy enough for even a real beginner knitter.

What makes this shawl unique is the technique of making your own yarn by combining short lengths of other yarn into a knotted ball. Knots and ends can be left showing to give texture to the fabric, or sewn, or knitted in for a neater finish (health warning: there will be lots and lots).

YARN
Wonderland Yarns So Fond of Rainbows Mini-skein pack, Mad Hatter sport (100% Merino superwash, 20 86yd 79m/1oz mini-skeins, 1720 yds 1573m/20oz total): Bright Flower-beds Collection, 1 set.

The sample used approx. 1450 yds 1326m.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch markers (1 locking, 2 removable).

SIZES
Approx. 54” 137cm spine depth and 80” 203cm along wide end edge. Easily resized either by knitting for longer or using heavier yarns.