Seren Shawl by Florence Spurling Yarn Kit

Florence Spurling is thrilled to be part of Laine Magazine's Autumn 2022 issue! Florence contributed two designs: the Seren Shawl and Seren Hat. Both were inspired by the patterns and textures seen in traditional quilts. They combine colourwork with tactile stitches and were so enjoyable to create. Florence used Kokon Fingering Weight for both pieces which is one of her favourite bases with the most beautiful colour palette to choose from!

The Seven Shawl is worked in three pieces: a middle piece and right and left wings . Starting with the middle, the sides are picked up one at a time and worked outward from the middle with decreases made along one edge to create a shaped tip. Horizontal lines of textured slipped stitch run throughout the background of the shawl, adding to the hand pieced look.

After the shawl is complete optional tassels can be added to the shaped edge.

SIZE : One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS : Wingspan : 207cms / 82.75" Depth : 44.5cms / 17.75" (without tassels).

MATERIALS : Yarn : KOKON Fingering Weight Merino (100% Merino, 310m / 349yds - per 100g). Model wears MC : 3 x skeins in the colourway Fog. CC : 1 x skein each in the colourways Clay (CC1), Madder (CC2), Steppe (CC3), Leaf (CC4) and Daybreak (CC5). 

If you choose to add tassels to the shawl you will need approximately 2m / 2yds extra yarn per tassel.

NEEDLES : 3.5mm / US 4 and 3.75mm / US 5 - 80cm / 32" circular knitting needles. 2.25mm / US 1 crochet hook ( if you are making bobble stitches with the Crochet Hook Method).

NOTIONS : Stitch Marker

GAUGE : 25 sts x 43 rows to 10cms / 4" on 3.5mm / US 4 knitting needles in Slip Stitch Pattern after blocking.

26 sts x 29 rows to 10cms / 4" on 3.75mm / US 5 knitting needles in in stranded colourwork pattern after blocking.

The Seren Pattern is only available in the new revamped Laine 15. You can order your copy here