Laurel Shawl Kit
On-trend but timeless, Laurel by Jen Peck looks intricate, but uses simple-to-execute mosaic knitting to achieve the striking border design. We’re eager to see your variations on this stunning design!
This pre-assembled kit includes:
- the digital pattern
- Weld, 6 skeins in variant of choice
- a H+W project bag
- an H+W fold over leather tag
KIT Variants:
Big Sur: Ash, 4 skeins; Evergreen, 1 skein; Juniper, 1 skein
Redwood: Ash 4, skeins; Cranberry, 1 skein; Red Feather, 1 skein
Taos: Smoke 4, skeins; Mallard, 1 skein; Honey, 1 skein
Type: Physical Product + Digital Download
Designer: Jen Peck
Yarn: Weld
Skill Level: 3 out of 5
Yarn: Hudson + West Co. Weld (70% US Merino / 30% US Corriedale; 200 yds [183 m]; 1.76 oz. [50g]): MC fawn (natural beige), 4 skeins; CC1 midnight (navy), 1 skein; CC2 lake (faded blue), 1 skein.
Sizes:
76” (193 cm) across top edge, 35” (89 cm) deep at center spine.
Needles:
Size A: (for shawl): Size US 5 (3.75 mm): 32” (80 cm) and 47” (120 cm) circulars.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions:
Stitch markers; tapestry needle.
Gauge:
18 sts and 40 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Garter Stitch on Size A needles.
Skills Required:
Increasing, slip stitch and mosaic colorwork, garter tab cast on.
About the Designer
Jen Peck is a San Francisco-based independent knitwear designer specializing in shawls and other accessories. Her designs focus on color, texture, enjoyable knitting experience and wearability. She is also a mother to two small kiddos, a wife to a supportive husband, a maker of endless pasta dishes and a keeper of a chaotic household. Follow her on Instagram @websterstreetknittery.
