Classical

Inspired by the rich history of the Donegal yarn, Classical marries traditional texture and fibers with modern shapes, while using historical techniques to solve modern problems. Classical is a cowlette – a shawlette worked in the round – which preserves the elegant look of a shawl while allowing the wearer to engage in modern activities, like driving and bike riding, without having to be tied like a traditional shawl. This marriage of modern and ancient is also portrayed in the design’s sharp angles that are juxtaposed with airy yarn overs and a sheer mohair panel. Throughout the cowlette, the delicate Donegal yarn is held together with a mohair yarn to add strength and texture. The edge of the shawl is finished with garter stripes using the yarns held single to simulate lace. **Finished measurements** Length measured along center spine: 18-3/4 inches (46 cm) Neck circumference: 11-1/2 inches (58 cm) Wingspan (measured flat): 21 inches (53 cm) **Yarn** MC: Kelbourne Woolens Cricket (100% Merino wool; 415 yards (380 m) per 3.5-ounce (100-g) skein); 1 skein or 200 yards (183 m) of sport weight yarn (sample uses 412 Navy) CC: Kelbourne Woolens Harmony (72% kid mohair / 28% mulberry silk; 230 yards (210 m) per 0.8-ounce (25-g) skein; 1 skein or 212 yards (194 m) of laceweight yarn (sample uses 042 Shale) **Gauge** 18.5 stitches and 37 rows to 4 inches (10 cm), with MC and CC held together, over garter stitch worked flat (blocked)