faileas - pdf pattern

note: this purchase is for a pdf pattern. you will receive a download link upon purchase.

faileas is gaelic for “shadow” or “reflection.” the centre spine on this shawl creates a perfectly mirrored split for the two halves of reverse stockinette. following a thick garter stitch border and picot bind-off, it blocks into more of a crescent shape than triangle due to the width of that centre panel, but without the annoyance of needing to aggressively block it into shape. the best of all worlds!

needles: US 7 (4.5mm) 32” (80cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

yarn: 750 yards (687 metres), 300g of dk weight yarn*

sample shown uses harrisville designs’ nightshades (80% american cormo/20% american wool, 250 yards [229 metres], 100g) x 3 skeins in static

*note: due to the lofty nature of the suggested yarn, it’s a good idea to grab an extra skein just to be on the safe side so you don’t have to play yarn chicken. use any leftovers for a pair of fingerless mitts or a cute hat!

notions: tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers

gauge: 16 stitches x 25 rows = 4” (10cm), over main body, blocked

TRY THIS YARN: pasture dk