Kemmick Shawl Kit by Anna Husemann (Annual Three)
Kemmick Shawl Kit by Anna Husemann (Annual Three)
Kemmick Shawl Kit by Anna Husemann (Annual Three)
Kemmick Shawl Kit by Anna Husemann (Annual Three)
- 11x Knit by Numbers DK mini skeins (25g each) in KBN46 (2x), KBN84 (2x), KBN08 (1x), KBN58 (1x), KBN80 (1x), KBN93 (1x), KBN97 (1x), KBN114 (1x), KBN123 (1x)
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- 11x Knit by Numbers DK mini skeins (25g each) in KBN59 (2x), KBN121 (2x), KBN18 (1x), KBN44 (1x), KBN56 (1x), KBN102 (1x), KBN111 (1x), KBN117(1x), KBN126 (1x)
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- 11x Appledore DK mini skeins (25g each) in Sheep's Nose (2x), Sweet Coppin (2x), Ellis Bitter (1x), Fair Maid (1x), Foxwhelp (1x), Pig Snout (1x), Quench (1x), Whimple Wonder (1x), Yeovil Sour (1x)
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- 11x Devonia DK mini skeins (25g each) in Pebble Brook (2x), Pollen Gold (2x), Burnished Bronze (1x), Furbelows (1x), Ivy Leaf (1x), Midnight Glade (1x), Sage Sprig (1x), Sandbar (1x), Sugar Snap (1x)
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The Kemmick Shawl was designed by Anna Husemann for our Annual (issue three). Please note that the kit does not include the pattern. You can purchase the Annual (issue three) that includes the pattern here.
Designed by Anna Husemann, the Kemmick Shawl is a modern garter and intarsia knitting pattern with two colour palettes inspired by the landscape of Exmoor and the seascape of the north-Devon coastline. This pattern looks like a beautiful aerial view of the fields around Exmoor, so we called it ‘Kemmick’ which means Flax Field, which we thought would be perfect for a textile interpretation of fields!
Knitted from corner to corner, this colourful scarf of abstract interlocking shapes is perfectly paired with our Knit by Numbers DK mini skeins.
Pattern Info
Pattern Info
The Kemmick Shawl was designed by Anna Husemann for our Annual (issue three). Please note that the kit does not include the pattern. You can purchase the Annual (issue three) that includes the pattern here.
The Kemmick Shawl is knitted sideways in garter stitch with increases and decreases occurring every fourth row. There is a black and white chart which details all the colour placement, so you may wish to colour it in
yourself.
Don't worry if you're new to intarsia – the Annual (issue three) has a helpful article taking you through all the steps.
Measurements: Wingspan: 188cm / 74" | Depth: 40cm / 15.75"
Gauge: 24 sts x 19 ridges (38 rows) = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4" (in garter stitch, on 3.5mm / US 4 needles, or needle size to obtain gauge)
Yarn Characteristics
Yarn Characteristics
Knit by Numbers DK:
Knit by Numbers is inspired by the much-loved paint-by-numbers kits of our childhoods. With a colour palette of over 100 different shades it’s created by blending pre-dyed fibre tops with specific percentages of white, resulting in six tonal gradient shades per colour. The blend of Bluefaced Leicester and Merino is next-to-the-skin soft with great stitch definition and just the right amount of shine.
50% Bluefaced Leicester / 50% Falklands Merino
233m per 100g | 58m per 25g minis
Appledore DK:
Sourced from right here in the West Country, our Appledore blend encompasses our ethos of making local, uniquely heathered yarns. Packed full of woolly bounce and a smattering of lustre, it’s the perfect canvas for a range of playful shades. It’s our most durable yarn – great for hardwearing garments and accessories.
40% Devon Closewool / 40% Romney / 20% Exmoor Blueface
250m per 100g | 62m per 25g mini
Devonia DK:
Devonia is rather special to us as it’s the first blend we created using exclusively local West Country fibre. It combines Exmoor Blueface, Bluefaced Leicester and Romney, resulting in a springy yarn with a soft handle and fine drape.
50% Exmoor Blueface / 30% Bluefaced Leicester / 20% Romney
233m per 100g | 58m per 25g mini
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
We recommend that our yarns are gently washed before use as we don’t do any washing or conditioning after the yarns are spun and skeined. You’ll be amazed by how much the fibre blooms after a soak and it will certainly help you get a more accurate feel for gauge and character of the yarn over time.
Once your piece is finished, we recommend another hand wash before wet blocking the piece to the given dimensions. This will set all your stitches and guarantee that your garment looks its best.
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