“Bolt is an asymmetric and shallow triangle shawl. It is a perfect lightweight companion for brisk spring days; it keeps you warm but is super light to carry lightly on your shoulders. The shawl is worked seamlessly in sequences of different stripes.” − Veera Välimäki
YARDAGE
Fingering weight wool yarn in the following approximate amounts:
- 305 yards of Main Color
- 305 yards of Contrast Color
YARN
- 2 skeins MC and 2 skeins CC of Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yards / 50g)
- Photographed in Sweatshirt (MC) and Soot (CC)
Note that sample was made with exactly 1 skein each of MC and CC. If you wish to make the shawl using one skein each, work the 2-Row Stripe Section until you run out of CC, and work the Solid Section until you run out of MC. Your shawl may be a slightly different size if you choose to do this. If you have not matched gauge, your yarn requirements may vary.
Gauge
- Finished Gauge: 18 stitches & 32 rows = 4″ in garter stitch; after blocking
Needles
Size A Needle:
- One 24″ long circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
- Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)
Finished dimensions
- piece is irregularly shaped; see schematic for details
