Sotabosc

This pattern is published in *52 Weeks of Shawls* by Laine Publishing. *Sotabosc* is a triangular shawl that plays with dancing twisted cables. The shawl starts at the narrow point is knitted sideways. The pattern is worked in reverse stockinette stitch with neat i-cord edges. Elena was inspired by fallen beech leaves in the autumn (Sotabosc is a Catalan word that refers to undergrowth on a forest floor). The shawl might look complex but, with both a simple construction and an easy-to-memorise pattern repeat, it is also suitable for an adventurous beginner. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Wingspan: 71” / 186 cm. Depth: 64” / 163 cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 7 skeins of Pastoreta by Xolla (100% Ripollesa Sheep Wool, 210 yds / 195 m – 50 g), colourway Mel. Or approx. 1420 yds / 1300)m of sport weight yarn. Needles: US 5 / 3.75 mm circular or straight needles. If you use circular needles, you may like to start with a 24” / 60 cm pair and change to a 40” / 100 cm pair when needed. Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn, crochet hook, cable needle, tapestry needle, blocking tools. **GAUGE** 25 sts x 30 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 5 / 3.75 mm needles in cable patt, after blocking.