Seabird shawlette

Designed by Sydney O'Shaughnessy for Knit for Wildlife. You can find Sydney @sydneyraeo on Instagram. This pattern has been created through Knit for Wildlife's "Knitters in Residence". Exploring the global decline of seabirds through the remarkable story of Vega World Heritage. A unique symbiosis between people and eiders. *Seabird Inspiration:* Adapt the colors in this pattern to represent any seabird by choosing colors inspired by its plumage. I encourage you to explore seabirds in your region and select a local species. This can help foster a sense of place while knitting and celebrate the birds that call your region home. **Construction:** This pattern is worked flat from the nape of the garment to the tip. The pattern utilizes 6-row repeats, where every first row includes a cable crossover. **Yarn** *Sample 1* - Sport Weight Yarn (shown in cream with green and charcoal stripes) Color 1: 170m/185yds used Color 2: 13m/14yds used Color 3 (optional, used for stockinette stripe 2): 13m/14yds used Sample used with Berroco Lanas Light 100% wool in Cream, Charcoal, and Sorrel *Sample 2* - Fingering Weight Yarn (shown in light brown with dark brown stripes) Color 1: 150m/164yds used Color 2: 23m/25yds used Sample used Knitting for Olive merino in Ocher Brown and Dark Ocher **Pattern Size:** *Finished Measurements* (after blocking) Sample 1 Measurements: Depth (top center to tip): 31cm (12 inches) Wingspan (along the top edge): 109cm (43 inches) Sample 2 Measurements: Depth (top center to tip): 25cm (10 inches) Wingspan (along the top edge): 86cm (34 inches) You can increase the size of the pattern by working more repeats in Sections 2 or 6, or by selecting a thicker yarn weight. If you do use a different yarn, choose an appropriate needle. Note that working at a different gauge will affect required yardage. **Needles** Sample 1: US 4/3.5mm - 32-inch/80 cm long or longer Sample 2: US 2.5/3.0mm - 32-inch/80cm long or longer Optional: A single needle two or three sizes larger, for binding off **Gauge** Sample 1: 23 sts/50 rows = 10 cm/4 inches in garter stitch Sample 2: 28 sts/64 rows = 10 cm/4 inches in garter stitch