Kelso Shawl

The Kelso shawl by Helen Stewart takes its name from a charming Scottish border town which lies nestled in the confluence of the Tweed and Teviot rivers. Known for the romance of its ruined abbey, graceful bridges, and cobblestone streets, it is a place to lose yourself in time as you wander along the riverbanks.

Kelso captures the different textures of river and town, with wonderful three-coloured stripes, flickering eyelets and simple lace. The pattern was designed to feature the distinct beauty of the Road to China Light yarn, bringing its complex saturated tones and gentle lustre centre stage. This elongated triangle shawl is knit from the top down with increases made at the edges.

Kit contents:

• PDF of Kelso knitting pattern by Helen Stewart
• 1 hank of Col A, 2 hanks of Col B and 2 hanks of Col C of The Fibre Co. Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere, 145 m (159 yd) per 50 g hank)

Colour:  The photos show the shawl in shades Blue Tourmaline (A), Lapis (B), and Ametrine (C). Choose three shades of Road to China Light as shown above.

One size.

Finished measurements
178 cm (70 in) diameter across top edge and 71 cm (28 in) neck to bottom edge

You will also need:

• 4.5mm [US7] 80/100 cm (32/40 in) circular needles
• Darning needle