Arctic Fern Shawl (Knit Pattern)

Note: This is a listing for the printable PDF file only, not for a printed copy or the finished garment.

Design

Arctic Fern is a maximized version of the Snow Fern shawl, featuring cables that slowly taper outwards and inwards, creating fern-like shapes. The edging is knit in garter stitch, allowing the unique cable pattern to take center stage. This shawl works up lightning fast in Super Bulky weight yarn. The entire shawl is charted and separate written instructions are included.

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Finished measurements
(laying flat & blocked)
Width: 66”/168 cm
Depth: 31”/79 cm

Yarn
Shown in Hobbi Udon in Off White.

Yardage
Approximately 380 yards/ 347 meters of Super Bulky weight yarn
Note: When choosing a Super Bulky yarn for this project, aim for a gauge of 2 sts per inch. Thinner Super Bulky yarns will result in a smaller shawl.

Gauge
Cable pattern, blocked
Worked on US 17/12 mm needles
9 stitches & 10 rows = 4”/10 cm x 4”/10 cm

Garter stitch, blocked
Worked on US 15/10 mm needles
8 stitches & 16 rows = 4”/10 cm x 4”/10 cm

Needles
For shawl body & bind off: US 17 (12 mm) 40”/102 cm Circular Needle or longer, for working back and forth
For garter stitch sections: US 15 (10 mm) 40”/102 cm Circular Needle or longer, for working back and forth or 2 sizes down from the needle size you make gauge with

Notions
4 Stitch markers
Cable Needle, if desired
Tapestry Needle
Blocking materials & measuring tape

Techniques Used

• Working back & forth on a long circular needle
• Creating a Garter Tab (explained in pattern)
• Cables (explained in pattern)
• Blocking
• Reading from a chart or from written instructions

PATTERN DIFFICULTY
Intermediate