Conceptually inspired by the in-betweens of places and people, the Betwixt Shawl is a top-down triangle shawl worked in garter stitch. The wide stockinette stitch center spine gives it that center focus, bringing both sides together.
This shawl was designed for mixing bases! The fabric is greater than the sum of its parts—the Elmer Tweed brings the texture, the Birdie the fluffy fun, and they come together to make an out-of-this-world fabric you’ll want to revisit time and time again.
Kits are dyed-to-order and will ship starting the week of October 20.
KITS
Fir + Laine Green - 2 skeins Elmer Tweed Fingering Fir + 3 skeins Birdie Laine Green
Selvedge + Coastal Grey - 2 skeins Elmer Fingering Tweed Selvedge + 3 skeins Birdie Coastal Grey
FIBER CONTENT
Birdie
Light Fingering, 328 yds / 50 g
74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk
Birdie is known for its drape, this gorgeously soft baby suri alpaca yarn is blended with silk for strength. Birdie is the perfect alternative for those desiring a fluffy halo, but are allergic or sensitive to mohair. When held with another yarn, Birdie gives more opaque coverage than Mho Mho. Try it held single for a diaphanous effect, or doubled with itself, or another yarn, for more substance. To note: colors take slightly lighter to Birdie and its sisters, than to other bases.
Elmer Tweed
Heavy Fingering / Sport, 200 yds / 50 g, 400 yds / 100 g
70% Merino, 30% Cashmere
We just had to have us some tweed—some Elmer Tweed! Elmer Tweed is woolen spun with more than just a pinch of cashmere. It has a rustic essence and a beautiful richness. It’s fantastic on its own and perfect for colorwork. This tweed holds its shape beautifully while remaining lightweight and warm thanks to the insulating powers of a good woolen spin. This incredibly plush yarn will bring you right onto the tweed bandwagon, if we do say so ourselves!
