Hapkerchief

The Hapkerchief pattern is a quick and fun project packed with lots of helpful video tutorials. You will get to try out different techniques, play with color, and feel a connection to Shetland as you knit! **Size** Finished Dimensions: Circumference at lower edge: 28 ½” / 72.5cm Circumference at top edge: 20 ¾”/ 52.5cm Depth at front: 9 ¼” / 23.5cm Depth at back: 7” / 18cm Note: These are approximate dimensions. There is a lot of give to the garter stitch fabric so finished dimensions will be dependent on how aggressively the cowl is blocked. **Needles** US 9 / 5.5mm circular needle, 60cm / 24” length (for cast on) US 8 / 5mm circular needle, 60cm / 24” length (for lower portion of cowl) US 8 / 5mm circular needle, 40cm / 16” length (for upper portion of cowl) Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking. **Yarn** Fingering weight yarn in the following amounts: MC: 90 yds / 82m CC1: 20 yds / 18m CC2: 45 yds / 41m CC3: 20 yds / 18m shown in: Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift (100% Pure Shetland Wool; 115 yds / 105 m per 25g ball) Colorway 1: MC Granite, CC1 Oxford, CC2 Salmon, CC3 Yellow Ochre Colorway 2: MC Camel, CC1 Grouse, CC2 Paprika, CC3 Old Gold Colorway 3: MC Stonewash, CC1 Burnt Ochre, CC2 Woodnymph, CC3 Rye 1 Skein each of MC, CC1, CC2 and CC3 **Notions** 2 stitch markers (1 BOR and 1 for center decrease), tapestry needle for weaving in ends **Gauge** 21 sts & 30 rounds = 10cm / 4” over Lace Pattern on US 8/ 5mm needle after blocking 18 sts & 34 rounds = 10cm / 4” in Garter Stitch on US 8/ 5mm needle after blocking [1]: https://www.instagram.com/simply_shetland/ [2]: https://youtu.be/XHOiT978T0M