Winter Cardinal by Fogbound Knits

This new release by Laura Aylor, the designer behind Fogbound Knits is as elegant as it is warm.  This is a big, cozy shawl in rustic, soft yarn with a lace arabesque detail (intricate but easy to work) surrounded by simple garter stitch. Winter Cardinal is worked on the bias in worsted weight yarn for maximum coziness.  The lace section is both charted and written.

Kit includes pattern and selected yarn. For yarn winding services, click here.

 Worsted Weight

DESIGNER RECOMMENDED YARN: Shepherd's Wool Worsted by Stonehenge Fiber Mill (100% Merino Wool; 113g/250yds): 4 Skeins

ALTERNATE YARN: Rios by Malabrigo  (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g/210 yds): 4 Skeins.  Rios is kettle-dyed so that the finished garment has a mottled or variegated look like the images.  This yarn is washable and is the softest of the possible selections.

ALTERNATE YARN: NatureSpun Worsted by Brown Sheep Co. (100% USA Wool; 100g/245 yds): 4 Skeins.  American Wool in solids & heathers at an economical price.  Wonderful hand.  Yarn blooms with blocking.  Pre-Orders now available in any color from the Brown Sheep Catalog; please allow at least 5 business days for shipping to your location. 

ALTERNATE YARN: Woolstok by Blue Sky Fibers  (100% Fine Highland Wool; 50g/123 yds): 7 Skeins.  This Peruvian wool has beautiful heathered colors and a bouncy & soft hand.  Please select Pre-Order for any color currently out of stock; please allow 7 business days for shipping to your location.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 80" wide x 25" tall at center
YARDAGE: 800 yds
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

NEEDLES: Size US 7 / 4.5mm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
OTHER TOOLS: Stitch Markers, Tapestry needle, Blocking pins
GAUGE: 17 sts = 4" in blocked garter stitch

Shawl Images courtesy of Fogbound Knits