Description ~ Faroese Shawls From the Bottom Up and Top Down

The Faroese islands 18 rocky, volcanic islands between Iceland and Norway in the North Atlantic Ocean. A part of the kingdom of Denmark, it is a self-governing archipelago. The Faroese shawls from the region feature a unique shaping that helps keep the shawls on the shoulders. Instead of a more familiar triangular, rectangular or circular shape, Faroese shawls are shaped like butterfly wings. Some have very long ends so they can be tied around the wearer's waist for extra warmth.

Materials Needed ~ Faroese Shawls From the Bottom Up and Top Down

• If you want to complete one on the cruise, you will need about 800-1000 yds for shawl in dk or worsted weight.

• Yarn if you do not plan to start an adult size shawl on the cruise - 50 yards of worsted weight yarn.

• US 8's or 5mm appropriate for yarn.

Homework ~ Faroese Shawls From the Bottom Up and Top Down

Will be provided closer to departure.