Avana

*** This an exciting collaboration between [by Annie Claire][1] and [YARN][2], featuring a versatile Spring pattern **first available at Stitches West 2015**, February 19th-22nd, Santa Clara, CA. Find the pattern, and kits at [Yarn's][2] booth - **Sweet Shop Patterns #947** ~ and for those who aren't able to attend this fiber filled weekend look out for opportunities to win a copy of this pattern on [our facebook page!][3]. *** *Avana is a light, yet warm oversized shrug. Worked at a very loose gauge in The Fibre Company’s Savannah DK, the airy fabric carries a lot of drape and falls naturally about the shoulders whichever way it is worn. When folded in half it serves as a shawlette or scarf, or it can be worn as a shrug with the use of the armholes. The deep lace trim, which is also found at the sleeves, is a straightforward 8-row pattern that is easily memorized for relaxing knitting. Avana is a surprisingly fast project, constructed in an interesting and completely seamless way, which makes it perfect for beginners looking to take an easy step into garment knitting.* *** **Yarn** : DISCONTINUED <del>4 skeins Savannah DK by The Fibre Company; 50% wool/20% cotton/15% linen/15% soya ; 160yd, 50g; photographed in “Sage” </del> 5 skeins Luma by The Fiber Company; 50% wool/25% organic cotton/15% linen/10% silk, 137 yd, 50g; photographed in "Willow". Or, 640yds/585m in Sport weight yarn. (Blue sample showcases the now discontinued yarn Savannah DK, khaki brown sample uses Luma) **Needles** : US 10.5 (6.5mm) 24” circular US 8 (5mm) 24” circular, set of DPNs, or sizes needed to obtain gauge. A spare needle slightly smaller than largest circular for picking up provisionally cast on stitches **Gauge** : 16.75 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in St st on larger needles, after blocking. **Notions** : Stitch marker, tapestry needle. [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/by-annie-claire [2]: yarn-fun.com [3]: https://www.facebook.com/byannieclaire [4]: www.byannieclaire.com