Arda Shawl Knitting Pattern

Arda, the world in which The Silmarillion and Lord of the Rings takes place, seemed the perfect name for this shawl pattern, which was knit using Lord of the Rings inspired yarn and provides a world of creative possibilities. Bias knitting provides the perfect blend of simplicity and engaging knitting, while an easily memorizable two-row pattern repeat is simple enough for mindless knitting and engaging enough to keep you knitting. The eyelet moss stitch also creates a lovely open texture without being too hole-y while also being the perfect stitch pattern for blending subtle fades. With instructions for a large and small shawl as well as a scarf version, Arda is sure to become a staple of your wardrobe, whichever size you choose to knit.

Measurements 

Large Shawl 

Wingspan - 111in (282cm) 

Depth - 25in (63.5cm)

Small Shawl 

Wingspan - 88in (223.5cm) 

Depth - 18in (45.5cm)

Scarf 

Length - 72in (183cm) 

Width - 12in (30.5cm)

Gauge 

32 sts x 45 rows = 4in (10cm) in eyelet moss stitch worked flat after blocking 

and

24.5 sts x 45 rows = 4in (10cm) in garter worked flat after blocking

Yarn 

Sample uses 

Main Color - Woolberry Fiber Co. Berry Minis 

80% SW Merino/20% Nylon (80yds 73m, 20g) 

23 mini-skeins from the 2020 LotR Advent Calendar 

and 

Contrast Color - G-uld Merino/Masham 

75% Merino/25% Masham (710yds 650m, 100g) 

1 skein undyed

To substitute yarn 

For the large shawl size, use 

1,840 yds (1,683 m) fingering weight yarn of main color 

and 

700 yds (641 m) fingering weight yarn of contrasting color

For the small shawl size, use 

1,520 yds (1,390 m) fingering weight yarn

For the scarf size, use 

Approx. 1,120 yds (1,025 m) for a 6 foot (183 cm) scarf

Needles 

US 2 (2.75mm) 36in circular needles

Notions 

6 stitch markers 

tapestry needle 

blocking supplies

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit.

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