The Hiraeth Shawl

Settle into Soft Simplicity 🌿 From the moment we saw this in Laine’s beautiful book 52 Weeks of Shawls, we knew we had to knit one for ourselves... ✨ There’s a lot of beautiful yarn in this one — something to truly wrap yourself up in. The knitting is predominantly garter stitch, gently broken up with three panels of simple lace. You begin by casting on the widest edge, then slowly decrease along one side, watching the shape form as you go 😊 What does Hiraeth mean? Hiraeth /ˈhɪərʌɪθ/ noun A deep longing for something — often a sense of home. (Used primarily in the context of Wales or Welsh culture) Designed by Claire Wells. Claire Wells, originally from the North West of England, now lives in Nova Scotia, Canada with her husband and pup. She first began knitting as a teenager, but it wasn’t until her mid-twenties that she truly got bitten by the knitting bug. Claire loves simple designs with interesting, thoughtful details and creates patterns that feel both fun and soothing to knit. About the Yarn Unravelled Sami 100% Baby Alpaca - 8ply (DK), 50g/112m Soft, breathable, and beautifully lightweight Knitting Level Intermediate Knitting Time 10 days Measurements Width: 62.5” / 158.5 cm. Depth: 52” / 132 cm. Wingspan: 81” / 206 cm. Kit Contents 11x Unravelled Sami Yarn 1x printed pattern 1x leather 'handmade' sew on label 1x tapestry needle 4x stitch markers With Needles Option 1x pair of Chiaogoo 4.5mm, 80cm fixed circular (you knit back and forth - no need to join in the round)