Old Shale Shetland Hap

This Old Shale Shetland Hap is a piece linking the past and the present, where traditional stitching and construction meet the modern knitting techniques and fibre we nowadays have access to. Enjoy creating your very own and special wrap for everyday use.

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design	Old Shale Shetland Hap (alias: Shetland Lap Hap)
pattern	PDF (English) || difficulty 2/5
category	knitting || shawl, wrap, hap
materials	100% Estonian wool (2-ply, 12 wpi) yarn parameters: 220 m / 100 g (240 yd / 3.53 oz)
yarn amount	approx. 310 m / 335 yd of grey yarn approx. 400 m / 438 yd of white yarn
gauge	13 sts x 18 rows per 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in (after wet blocking) knitted flat in stocking stitch with 4,5 mm / US 7 / UK 7 needles
tools	4 mm / US 6 / UK 8 interchangeable circular needles 4,5 mm / US 7 / UK 7 interchangeable circular needles (Alternatively, one pair in each size with 100 cm / 40 in cord.)
notions	scissors, tapestry needle 8 regular + 8 removable stitch markers (for example my MAK)
sample info	size: 100 x 100 cm / 40 x 40 in (Shetland Lap Hap version) The sample for this pattern is made of two-ply hand-spun Estonian wool in two colours: off-white and grey
construction	Built from inside to the outside, this hap has a centre square knitted diagonally back and forth. Based on that is the Old Shale wavy border made in the round and finished with a mini version of the traditional peaked edging formed perpendicular to the border. This hap requires blocking.
instructions	The pattern includes written and charted instructions, photographs, tips and links to video tutorials.
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