Aranami Shawl

> Be the first to know about upcoming > design releases, exclusive > introductory discounts, classes and > events by subscribing to OLGAJAZZY > newsletter > [**http://eepurl.com/dCbz8X**][1] > Aranami 荒波 (from Japanese)- (n) stormy seas, > raging waves > > Color and patterning of this shawl > reminded me of a winter ocean with > foamy raging waves on the surface. > Poor weather and dark skies reflecting > in the ocean add to the color and > obscure grey lines of the horizon > merging with the sky. Worked in > modular technique, this shawl is a > great travel project as elements are > worked one at a time. Pick your colors > and see them transition under your > fingers. [Blog post about Aranami][2] **Level** Beginner Intermediate **Finished Shawl Measurements** (blocked) Depth 14" Wingspan 67" **Yarn** Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% US Targhee-Columbia Wool; 275yds/50g): 1 skein each of "Fossil" (A), "Snowbound" (B), "Sweatshirt" (C), "Soot" (D), "Cast Iron" (E). OR any other fingering weight wool in colors **A: 33yds B: 77yds C: 121yds D: 165yds E: 209yds** Note: Yardage is estimated based on usage of BT Loft yarn which is a woolen spun yarn and has different gauge from most worsted spun yarns. If you substitute yarn, you might need more yardage-wise in each color. **Needles** US 2 (2.75 mm) circular, 36” or longer **Notions** Stitch holders or scrap yarn Crochet hook C Tapestry needle **5 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed "LOFT" will yield 2 shawls, only each will be in different color graduation.** Tip on weaving in of the ends: Try weaving ends of the shawl from previous motifs as you pick up the stitches for the next motif; weave them in 1st row of every new motif, that would help reducing amount of ends by the end. [1]: http://eepurl.com/dCbz8X [2]: http://olgajazzy.com/aranami/