The Cherry and Plum shawl is inspired by Hanami, a long-standing Japanese tradition of welcoming spring. Also known as the “cherry blossom festival,” this annual celebration is about appreciating the temporal beauty of nature.  

A fingering weight yarn in five shades of blooming trees is used to create this creatively shaped shawl. The size is easily adjustable and the number of color combinations to play with is endless.

 

Finished measurements 
70”/178 cm wingspan. 
32”/81 cm height from cast on to bind off edge along the longest chevron point. 
Measurements are taken after blocking.

 

Yarn 
Fingering weight yarn (approximate amounts). 
Color A: 300 yds/274 m 
Color B: 240 yds/219.5 m 
Color C: 270 yds/247 m 
Color D: 306 yds/280 m 
Color E: 343 yds/314 m 

Shown in: 
A: Candy Skein Yummy Fingering (75% Merino SW, 25% 
Nylon, 463 yds/423 m in 100 gr), Butter Pecan. 
B: Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock (80% Superwash 
Merino, 20% Nylon, 365 yds/333 m in 100 gr), 
Orchid. 
C: Backyard Fiberworks Meadow Light (80% Merino, 
10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere, 435 yds/397 m in 100 gr), 
Ume. 
D: Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock (80% Superwash 
Merino, 20% Nylon, 365 yds/333 m in 100 gr), 
Rosewood. 
E: Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock (80% Superwash 
Merino, 20% Nylon, 365 yds/333 m in 100 gr), 
Nutmeg.

 

Needles 
Size US 6/4 mm circular needle 32”/80 cm long, or size to obtain gauge. 
While gauge is not critical for this project, the different gauge can affect the size and overall yardage.

 

Notions 
Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

 

Gauge 
20 sts and 40 rows = 4”/10 cm on size US 6/4 mm needles in Garter st, after blocking.