FUBC #1

This shawl was designed in response to Susan’s diagnosis in 2016 with stage 3 breast cancer. It was one of two patterns originally created to fund raise for a local cancer charity, and in response to demand, both patterns are now once again available to purchase. FUBC #1 is a shawl reminiscent of a sheep’s horn, wrapping around the wearer’s shoulders. This shape was chosen to represent Susan’s experiences as a shepherd, caring for her flock of rare and native breed sheep.

FUBC #1 is worked from the top edge. As the knitting progresses a series of spines are created using yarn overs creating the central body of the shawl. Once this section has been completed a short row section is worked to create the sweep of the shawl. Finally a transition to a ribbed section brings the shawl to completion. The shawl is knitted in garter stitch throughout which means no additional action is needed when working the short row sections, the work is simply turned and continues in the opposite direction.