We now offer handy kits of this pattern. All kits include enough yarn to make this splendid accessory along with the pattern, a limited edition button badge and a fab project bag to keep it all safe. Happy knitting!
The Liberty Ferry Shawl pattern is designed by the fab Gretha Mensen. Click here if you’d like to buy just the pattern, without the yarn.
Yarn
We’ve used various yarns for this kit – all will be beautiful in different ways.
kit includes 3 skeins in the colour of your choice. This is enough to make all sizes given.
Finished Measurements
Approx. 84.6” (215 cm) wingspan along top edge x 25.6“ (65 cm) width.
Want it longer, keep going. Want it shorter, stop earlier. Remember to stop after a full repeat of Chart B before starting the border.
Needles
24″ (60 cm) circular or straight needles. US 7 (4.50mm) for last row and BO to avoid flaring. US 8 (5.00 mm) for body.
Notions
Darning needle, stitch markers
Gauge
One cable pattern repeat (16 stitches x 8 rows), blocked =2.26″ x 1” (5.75 x 2.50 cm).
Garter slip stitch pattern (17 stitches x 34 rows), blocked = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm).
Note – It’s highly recommended to do a gauge swatch of the garter/slip stitch pattern to ensure that your needle size gives you enough drape in the fabric. As your shawl grows, this is a critical attribute to consider.
