Plum Faroese Shawl

Plum Faroese

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Litla Dimun by Cheryl Oberle, in the book Folk Shawls »

Instructions

There are some decreases in the center panel that are shown wrong in the chart. They should be in one more stitch. If you have an older version of this book be sure to check out the errata on interweave.com.

Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Traditional, Romantic, Retro / Vintage, Ethnic

Materials

Wool fingering weight yarn that I overdyed.

What was your inspiration?

These shawls intrigued me. The Faroese shawl is a traditional shawl from the Faroe Islands. The shawls always have the center back panel and shaping across the shoulders that help keep the shawl in place on the wearer's shoulders.

What are you most proud of?

I overdyed some yarn that was in very light colors with food coloring like you would have in your kitchen for making frosting. I love the dark plum colors that I got.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

There is lots of garter stitch which I find relaxing but don't get so relaxed that you forget to do the lace in the center panel! Ask me how I know...