My Hebridean island is not lush. It is beautiful, wind swept and at times harsh. However, look more closely and you find special nooks of flora. Down the sides of streams, on steep rocky outcrops and fresh-water islands… Mostly where our sheep cannot quite reach, and amongst these fertile spots are often ferns.

This wrap reflects the shapes and forms of ferns with the peppercorn bobbles echoing the seeds you find on the underside of the leaves. For me, there is something special about a fern, the way it unfurls seems to speak of hope, life, and new beginnings.

One size
Measurements are approximate and are given at widest points, after blocking.
Finished length A: 140 cm / 55 in
Finished width B: 30 cm / 11.75 in

YARN
The Birlinn Yarn Company 4-ply, 100% wool Hebridean & Cheviot blend, 150 m / 164 yds per 50g ball.
3 x 50g balls
Sample 1 Haar
Sample 2 Crotal
Sample 3 Cowrie

OR in 4-ply weight yarn which knits to the specified gauge and has similar stitch definition and drape.

Note: if you knit at a larger gauge, you may need to allow for 1 more ball of yarn or work one repeat less in Section 3.

Approximate yardage required:
450 m / 492 yds