The Favn Shawl is the first design I’ve made with a feeling as the starting point rather than a look. I wanted to create the ultimate hug, a woolly embrace to wrap around oneself when most needed.
favn ~ an old Nordic measuring unit describing the distance from the tip of your middle finger on one hand to the tip of the middle finger of the other. Its origin can be traced back to the Old Norse word faðmr. It was used to measure the length of an anchor chain or a fishing net when describing how deep the sea is, and also when measuring volume as in how much one could carry in one armful. As a verb, favn also means to embrace, to hold, to fathom and/or to comprehend.
The Favn Shawl is a symmetrical triangular shawl featuring woven stitch textures and slip stitch colourwork, creating all the squish you could possibly want. It is an exciting and addictive knit for beginners and intermediates alike. Perfect as a first colourwork project as you will only be working with one colour at the time.
Skill level: Easy
Wingspan approx. 160cm, will grow with blocking.
One Size
We've done the maths for you, so your Botanicals Favn Shawl Yarn Kit contains all the yarn you need, and you’ll receive the pattern for FREE via email. In addition you'll need circular needles size 4mm / US6 in 80cm / 32” length, and a darning needle for weaving in your ends.
Samples shown in the pictures:
White Main: Fyberspates Vivacious DK Oatmeal, Peach Bellini and Sea Glass.
Pink Main: Fyberspates Vivacious DK Blush, Tweed Imps and Silver & Bronze.
Green Main: Fyberspates Vivacious Botanicals DK Evernia, Champagne Forest and Rhubarb Ginger.
For Yarn Kits in Vivacious DK look HERE!
