Love from the 45th Parallel

**Love from the 45th Parallel** is a collaboration between Diana of Perfectly Imperfect Twists and Amy of Handmaiden. Pattern will be released on 01.03.2026. Enjoy 50% off when you purchase a kit from Cabana D'yarna or Handmaiden, code for the discount will be sent with your purchase. Designed for the annual **45Fibre** event in May 2026 in Gore, Southland, New Zealand, this shawl brings together Amy’s beautiful self‑striping yarn and colourwork motifs inspired by Eastern European heritage. I’m lucky enough to call two countries home — one in the Northern Hemisphere and one in the Southern — both resting near the 45th parallel. This shawl is a little love letter to both. Worked top‑down from a garter‑tab start, the shawl grows into a soft, heart‑shaped triangle. Mosaic colourwork keeps things engaging while using only one colour at a time. The design is intentionally written to use **150 g / 600 m** in total: **100 g / 400 m** for the main colour and **50 g / 200 m** for the contrast. You’ll find two different bind‑off options here, plus a few tips to help you steer clear of any unexpected yarn‑chicken games as you finish your shawl. This shawl is also part of a special community project: knit yours ahead of the event and bring it along to show off at 45Fibre. Whether you choose stripes, solids, or a mix, every version tells its own story from the 45th parallel. Gauge: Option 1) Approx. 16.5st/32 rows = 10cm/4in Option 2) approx 16.5st/35 rows = 10cm/4in Dimensions: Approx. 62/55cm at the deepest (centre) Wingspan: 164 cm Needle size: 4mm circular and hook in similar size (if your knitting is very loose, go a size down 3.75mm) join our Rav KAL https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/cabana-dyarna-friends/topics/4397220