Old Shale Shetland Hap

This Old Shale Shetland Hap is a piece linking the past and the present, where traditional stitching and construction meet the modern knitting techniques and fibres we nowadays have access to. Enjoy creating your very own and special wrap for everyday use.

PATTERN

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MATERIALS

100% Estonian wool (2-ply, 12 wpi)

yarn parameters: 190 m / 100 g (207 yd / 3.53 oz)

YARN AMOUNT

approx. 310 m / 335 yd of grey yarn

approx. 400 m / 438 yd of white yarn

GAUGE

13 sts x 18 rows per 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in (after wet blocking)

knitted flat in stocking stitch with 4.5 mm / US 7/ UK 7 needles

TOOLS

4 mm / US 6 / UK 8 interchangeable circular needles

4,5 mm / US 7 / UK 7 interchangeable circular needles

(Alternatively, one pair in each size with 100 cm / 40 in cord.)

NOTIONS

scissors, tapestry needle

8 regular + 8 removable stitch markers (e.g. my MAK)

SAMPLE INFO

size: 100 x 100 cm / 40 x 40 in (Shetland Lap Hap version)

The sample for this pattern is made of two-ply hand-spun Estonian wool in two colours: off-white and grey

CONSTRUCTION

Built from inside to the outside, this hap has a centre square knitted diagonally back and forth. Based on that, is the Old Shale wavy border made in the round and finished with a mini version of the traditional peaked edging formed perpendicular to the border. This hap requires blocking.

INSTRUCTIONS

The pattern includes written and charted instructions, photographs, tips and links to video tutorials.

For more information, see Old Shale Shetland Hap.