Hudson Ripple

HUDSON RIPPLE – Your shawl, bandana & scarf all in one!

Hudson Ripple is a tale of yarn. The Romney sheep whose fleeces make up 40% of this yarn can be found frolicking on the banks of the Hudson River in upstate New York. Creeks and streams flow through their pastures. It is this topography that inspires the waves and contours of the stitch pattern, resulting in a balance of geometric lines of simple cables and textured curves.

The scarf is worked tip to tip (1 x 100g skein). The asymmetric triangular bandana (1 x 100g skein) is worked from the same tip to a garter edging. Finally, the large asymmetric triangular shawl (3 x 100g skeins) allows you to repeat and repeat the waves and cables to your hearts content. Which one will you cast on first?

The pattern has both written instructions and is fully charted.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Advanced Beginner.

YARN:

Perfect Blend Yarn Store, Sawyer, 100g (220m/ 240 yds, 40% Romney, 60% non-superwash Merino). DK weight.

Undyed yarn for bandana (vanilla) and shawl (grey/oatmeal). Purple for scarf (photo page 8).

Alternative yarn: The Fibre Company, Lore 100g (250m/ 273yds, 100% Lambswool). DK weight. 

Yarn required: 

Scarf and bandana: 1 Skein, 100g (220m/ 240 yds) 

Shawl: 3 Skeins, 300g (660m/ 720 yds)

GAUGE

21 sts x 26 rows = 10cm x 10cm (4”x 4”) in stitch pattern of Scarf straight section on page 6, (Chart D – page 12), after blocking. Gauge is not crucial for this project, but it will affect meterage and final size if different.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

Size 5.0mm /US 8 circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge), 100 cm /40” length for shawl, 80 cm /32” length for bandana, 60 cm /24” length for scarf.

Tapestry/Darning needle

Stitch markers: 2 total. 

Cable needle.