Northport

Patterns / Knitting Maine / Shawls

Autumn often brings a chilly breeze. The lacy leaf and cable pattern and dropped stitches on the Northport Shawl reflect the freshly fallen leaves blowing in the wind. Wrap it over your shoulders and around your neck to keep warm.
Designed by Kristen TenDyke.

Photos by Carrie Bostick Hoge.

Single PDF Pattern $6.00

Pattern is available as a single PDF download and in Knitting Maine.

Finished Measurements:
About 51¾" (131.5 cm) wingspan; 18¼" (46.5 cm) length

Yarn Requirements:
Shown in Swans Island Natural Colors Worsted yarn
100% organic merino wool
100 gram hank = approx 250 yards / 229 m
2 hanks in Russet color, or approx 500 yards in a comparable earth-friendly yarn

Knitting Needles:
Size US 8 (5 mm): 32" (80 cm) circular and straight. Or sizes needed to obtain gauge.

Notions:
Cable needle; tapestry needle.

Gauge:
16 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Gtr St.