Kukka Shawl [PDF], engl.

Details

Yarn

Small shawl – held double

(Single-strand alternatives can be found at the end.)

ITO Sensai
(60 % mohair, 40 % silk, approx. 240 m / 20 g) – colour 0333 Chestnut

→ 20 g

and ITO Urugami
(72 % wool, 28 % paper, approx. 240 m / 40 g) – colour 219 Smoke Gray

→ 40 g

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Large shawl – held double (Option A)

DROPS Kid-Silk
(70 % mohair, 30 % silk, approx. 210 m / 25 g)

→ 150 g

and DROPS Flora
(65 % wool, 35 % alpaca, approx. 210 m / 50 g)

→ 150 g

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Large shawl – held double (Option B)

Lamana Premia
(60 % mohair, 40 % silk, approx. 300 m / 25 g)

→ 150 g

and Lamana Modena
(70 % superfine merino wool, 30 % cashmere, approx. 335 m / 25 g)

→ 100 g

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Yarn alternatives including yarn requirements

Held double: mohair/silk + companion yarn

Approximate yarn requirements:

small: approx. 240 m mohair/silk + 240 m companion yarn

large (Option A): approx. 1275 m mohair/silk + 1200 m companion yarn

For very fine companion yarns, such as Modena, the required amount may vary slightly.

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1) Mohair/silk – choose 1 yarn for both sizes

DROPS Kid-Silk
(210 m / 25 g)

→ small: approx. 30 g (2 × 25 g)
→ large: approx. 150 g (7 × 25 g)

Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair
(212 m / 25 g)

→ small: approx. 30 g (2 × 25 g)
→ large: approx. 150 g (7 × 25 g)

Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair
(225 m / 25 g)

→ small: approx. 25 g (2 × 25 g)
→ large: approx. 140 g (6 × 25 g)

Isager Silk Mohair
(212 m / 25 g)

→ small: approx. 30 g (2 × 25 g)
→ large: approx. 150 g (7 × 25 g)

BC Garn Silk Mohair
(210 m / 25 g)

→ small: approx. 30 g (2 × 25 g)
→ large: approx. 150 g (7 × 25 g)

Kremke Silky Kid
(210 m / 25 g)

→ small: approx. 30 g (2 × 25 g)
→ large: approx. 150 g (7 × 25 g)

Rowan Kidsilk Haze
(210 m / 25 g)

→ small: approx. 30 g (2 × 25 g)
→ large: approx. 150 g (7 × 25 g)

Lang Yarns Mohair Luxe
(175 m / 25 g)

→ small: approx. 35 g (2 × 25 g)
→ large: approx. 185 g (8 × 25 g)

Lamana Premia
(300 m / 25 g)

→ small: approx. 20–25 g (usually 1 × 25 g is sufficient)
→ large: approx. 105 g (5 × 25 g)

Pascuali Mohair Bliss
(300 m / 25 g)

→ small: approx. 20–25 g (usually 1 × 25 g is sufficient)
→ large: approx. 105 g (5 × 25 g)

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2) Companion yarn – choose 1 yarn for both sizes

DROPS Flora
(210 m / 50 g)

→ small: approx. 55 g (2 × 50 g)
→ large: approx. 285 g (6 × 50 g)

DROPS Nord
(170 m / 50 g)

→ small: approx. 70 g (2 × 50 g)
→ large: approx. 355 g (8 × 50 g)

DROPS Alpaca
(167 m / 50 g)

→ small: approx. 70 g (2 × 50 g)
→ large: approx. 360 g (8 × 50 g)

DROPS Baby Merino
(175 m / 50 g)

→ small: approx. 70 g (2 × 50 g)
→ large: approx. 345 g (7 × 50 g)

Sandnes Garn Sunday
(235 m / 50 g)

→ small: approx. 50 g (2 × 50 g)
→ large: approx. 255 g (6 × 50 g)

Knitting for Olive Merino
(250 m / 50 g)

→ small: approx. 50 g (1–2 × 50 g, depending on leftovers)
→ large: approx. 240 g (5 × 50 g)

BC Garn Bio Balance
(225 m / 50 g)

→ small: approx. 55 g (2 × 50 g)
→ large: approx. 265 g (6 × 50 g)

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Single strand instead of held double – suitable yarns

When working the shawl with a single strand, use the total approximate weight of the original held-double version as a rough guide:

small: approx. 60–80 g

large: approx. 300 g, or more depending on the desired size

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Yarn alternatives for the Kukka Shawl

Please knit and wash a swatch before you begin. The important thing is to match the gauge of 20 sts × 34 rows in stockinette stitch over 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in with 4 mm needles. Yarn requirements may vary depending on your personal gauge and the desired size of your shawl.

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DROPS Karisma
(100 % wool)
Yardage approx. 100 m / 50 g

→ large: approx. 300 g

A classic, sturdy wool yarn with clear stitch definition. The Kukka Shawl will be warm, shape-retaining and suitable for everyday wear.

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BC Garn Semilla
(100 % organic wool)
Yardage approx. 160 m / 50 g

→ large: approx. 300 g

A soft organic wool with a natural-looking surface. The shawl will be slightly lighter and have a softer drape.

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BC Garn Loch Lomond
(100 % wool)
Yardage approx. 150 m / 50 g

→ large: approx. 300 g

A rustic Donegal tweed yarn with subtle colour flecks. Especially lovely for a lively, slightly more textured Kukka Shawl.

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Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt
(100 % Norwegian wool)
Yardage approx. 91 m / 50 g

→ large: approx. 300 g

A sturdy, durable wool yarn with clear stitch definition. The shawl will be rather firm, warm and very shape-retaining.

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Sandnes Garn Smart
(100 % wool)
Yardage approx. 100 m / 50 g

→ large: approx. 300 g

A softer, easy-care alternative for an uncomplicated everyday shawl. The stitch pattern remains clear and even.

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DROPS Lima
(65 % wool, 35 % alpaca)
Yardage approx. 100 m / 50 g

→ large: approx. 300 g

Lima makes the Kukka Shawl a little softer and warmer. The alpaca content adds a slight halo while the shawl still keeps its shape well.

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DROPS Merino Extra Fine
(100 % wool)
Yardage approx. 105 m / 50 g

→ large: approx. 300 g

A particularly soft alternative with very even stitch definition. Lovely for a soft shawl worn close to the neck.

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Sandnes Garn Duo
(55 % merino wool, 45 % cotton)
Yardage approx. 115 m / 50 g

→ large: approx. 250–300 g

A less warm alternative with cotton content. The Kukka Shawl will be smoother, slightly heavier in drape and well suited for the transitional seasons.