Oak Leaf and Acorn Shawl by Caroline Sommerfeld

Oak Leaf and Acorn Shawl

Knitting
February 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
14.5 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1422 - 1531 yards (1300 - 1400 m)
One Size
English
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This asymmetric triangle shawl is a tribute to the magnificent Burr Oak tree planted by the designer. Surprisingly straightforward in construction, this shawl behaves as if knit on the bias, making it comfortable to wear and enjoyable to knit. The Oak Leaf and Acorn Shawl pulls together a variety of knit elements including garter, mosaic, and lace all representing parts of the oak tree harmoniously, much as Caroline’s tree does for her yard. The tree is a haven for wildlife, attracting rare birds, rabbits, ermine, and squirrels year round to feed, shelter, and have a chat with each other; much as this large shawl also offers shelter to the wearer and attracts knitters to chat and knit along together!

Finished Measurements
Shawl measures 206cm/81” tip to tip, 84cm/33” from centre point to inner edge

Yarn
Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Lascaux Fine 100 (25% Manx Loaghtan Wool/75% Punta Arenas Wool 3.5oz/100g, 350m/385yd)

2 skeins in MC, 1 skein each in CC1 and CC2. Sample shown in Indus Valley (MC), Pyrite (CC1) and Cinnamon (CC2).

Yardage estimate: 700m/766 yds MC, 250m/274 yds CC1, 350m/383 yds CC2.



Errata have been corrected and brought up to date in current pdf edition; please see errata link for full details if you have an earlier version of the pattern.