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A traditional Shetland Hap Shawl. Wrap a wee one up snugly in this traditional Shetland Hap shawl. The construction of this shawl uses the borders outward method so you can add more repeats of the hap shell border to make a larger shawl. A 'Hansel' is a gift to mark a special occasion, such as the birth of a baby.

Size:
Approx 45 inches square

Needles:
US #8/5mm 32 inch circular needle
US #8/5mm DPN (only 1 is needed)

Yarn:
2 ply Jumper Weight shawl: 1000 yrds MC, 250 yrds of 4 other contrast colours.
DK Weight shawl: 900 yrds MC, 200 yrds of 4 other contrast colours.
Shown in Green Mtn Spinnery Alpaca Elegance.

Notions:
Stitch Markers
Row Counter
Tapestry Needle

Gauge:
16 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in Garter st on US#8/5mm needles.