The Hiraeth Shawl

The Hiraeth Shawl is the ultimate designer piece that exudes simple style and comfort From the moment we saw this in Laine's beautiful book 52 Weeks of Shawls we knew we had to make it.
There's alot of beautiful yarn in this one to wrap yourself up in. The work is predominately garter stitch, broken up with three panels of simple lace. You cast on the widest edge and decrease along one side to give shape.

What does Hiraeth mean?

hiraeth
/ˈhɪərʌɪθ/
noun

Deep longing for something, especially one's home. (especially in the context of Wales or Welsh culture) Designer: CLAIRE WALLS

Claire Walls originally comes from the North West of England but now lives in Nova Scotia, Canada with her husband and pup. She first began knitting as a teenager, but it wasn’t until her mid-twenties that she really got bit by the knitting bug. Claire loves simple designs with interesting and thoughtful details. She wants her patterns to be fun and soothing to knit. About the Yarn
Alpaca 8-ply (double knit) Easy Wash. Made from 100% Alpaca, machine washable, Super soft, light and warm.
Knitting Level
Intermediate
Knitting Time
10 days
Measurements Width: 62.5" / 158.5 cm.
Depth: 52" / 132 cm.
Wingspan: 81" / 206 cm.
Kit Contents
11 x 50g/112m of Alpaca EasyWash 8 ply yarn
1 x Pattern
1 x leather 'handmade' sew on label
1 x tapestry needle
4 stitch markers
With Needles Option
1 x pair of Chiaogoo 4.5mm, 80cm fixed circular (you knit back and forth - no need to join in the round)