South Bank
This pattern was originally released with The London Craft Guide from Yarn in the City. (The original release information can be found at the bottom of this page). The pattern has been revised and updated for individual release - row/round instructions have been revised, and charts have been reviewed and simplified where possible.
The London skyline has many iconic buildings and structures, including the London Eye – the enormous Ferris Wheel originally constructed to celebrate the new millennium.
This shawl can be worked as either a half- or a full-circular version, with optional bead options.
Samples shown in The Uncommon Thread Merino Silk Fingering in the ‘Breath’ colourway (silver, half), in Eden Cottage Yarns Bedale 4 Ply (colour way unknown) (full, green), and in Posh Yarn Elinor Sock in the ‘Burning up the Dance Floor’ colour way (dark red, full).
Materials
437.5 (875) yds / 400 (800) m fingering weight / 4 ply yarn
4 mm / US 6 needles (circular required for full version)
11 (16) stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Blocking wires / pins
Optional
132 (224) size 6 beads
Crochet hook suitable for beading
4mm / US 6 DPNs for full version
Size
Half: 45 x 20.5 “ / 115 x 52 cm
Full: 45 “ / 115 cm diameter
Gauge
20 sts x 28 rows/rnds = 4 “ / 10 cm in stocking stitch