The Shetland Trader - Hansel

This pattern shows how to make a Hap Shawl using the borders outward method. This means that extra repeats of the Hap Shell border can be worked to make a larger shawl, and there’s no seaming! 

 

Size:

Approx 45 inches square

Needles:

US 8/5mm 32 inch circular needle

US 8/5mm DPN (only 1 is needed)

Yarn:

2 ply Jumper Weight shawl: 1000 yrds MC, 250 yrds of 4 other contrast colours.

DK Weight shawl: 900 yrds MC, 200 yrds of 4 other contrast colours.

Shown in Green Mtn Spinnery Alpaca Elegance.

Notions:

Stitch Markers

Row Counter

Tapestry Needle

Gauge:

16 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in Garter st on US#8/5mm needles.