Sheltie Triangle

This simple, everyday triangle in three sizes (doll, petite, tall) is distinguished by the fluid drama of its wavy hem, worked in a random mix of natural colors, determined by the knitter. The hem lace is a variation of the feather and fan motif, seen in traditional Scottish hap shawls. This design is a tribute to those timeless beauties, now worked in a modern one-piece construction. Because the hap was a workaday garment, this version is named for the Shetland sheepdog, which also sports a coat of dramatic shading in brown, gray, and white.

Shown here in Breakfast Blend Fingering, colors Burnt Toast, Earl Gray, and Oatmeal

Also pictured: Apples in Clover Tam

Matching Motif: Sheltie Square  

Finished Size: 

9(22, 31) inches long at center back and 23(56, 75) inches wide across top edge

Yarn Requirements: 

approximately 30(250, 400) yards MC; 25(150, 275) yards CC; 25(75, 125) yards AC

Gauge: 

21 sts and 42 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch (unblocked)

Needles: 
size 6US (4.0 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge