Arctic Fern Shawl

**Design** Arctic Fern is a maximized version of the [Snow Fern shawl][3], featuring cables that slowly taper outwards and inwards, creating fern-like shapes. The edging is knit in garter stitch, allowing the unique cable pattern to take center stage. This shawl works up lightning fast in Super Bulky weight yarn. The entire shawl is charted and separate written instructions are included. **Finished measurements** (laying flat & blocked) Width: 66"/168 cm Depth: 31"/79 cm **Yarn** Shown in [Hobbi Udon][5] in Off White. **Yardage** Approximately 380 yards/ 347 meters of Super Bulky weight yarn ***Note: When choosing a Super Bulky yarn for this project, aim for a gauge of 2 sts per inch. Thinner Super Bulky yarns will result in a smaller shawl.*** **Gauge** *Cable pattern, blocked* Worked on US 17/12 mm needles 9 stitches & 10 rows = 4”/10 cm x 4”/10 cm *Garter stitch, blocked* Worked on US 15/10 mm needles 8 stitches & 16 rows = 4”/10 cm x 4”/10 cm **Needles** **For shawl body & bind off:** US 17 (12 mm) 40”/102 cm Circular Needle or longer, for working back and forth **For garter stitch sections:** US 15 (10 mm) 40”/102 cm Circular Needle or longer, for working back and forth or 2 sizes down from the needle size you make gauge with **Notions** 4 Stitch markers Cable Needle, if desired Tapestry Needle Blocking materials & measuring tape **Techniques Used** * Working back & forth on a long circular needle * Creating a Garter Tab (explained in pattern) * Cables (explained in pattern) * Blocking * Reading from a chart or from written instructions **PATTERN DIFFICULTY** Intermediate [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/stores/whiletheyplay-designs [2]: https://ko-fi.com/kalurah [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snow-fern-shawl [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/the-snow-fern-collection [5]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/hobbii-udon