Winter feels endless. It’s cold, and it’s dark, and even though the year has turned the lengthening days are barely perceptible. Trees are bare and cold and hard - just twigs and branches.

And then, one day, you notice a softening in the branches, a gentle halo of green in the twigs. Spring’s returning, with new growth promising light and warmth to come.

This shawl celebrates the return of spring. It’s a crescent-shaped shawl, and plays with the very different textures of two yarns. We start with silk, a little bit of texture, and a twiggy pattern. We switch to a fluffy mohair, with a gentle lace section that blossoms from the twigs.

Yarn details

Yarn A: 100gr/ 400 metres of a 4-ply yarn.

Yarn B: 50gr/ 400 metres of a light and fluffy lace-weight yarn.

You want a contrast in texture between the two yarns.

Look for something strong and lustrous for yarn A - a silk or silk-blend yarn is perfect, but tencel or mercerised cotton could also work well.

For yarn B you’re looking for fluff! Mohair is perfect.

I used Caitin Silk (100% silk) for yarn A, and Caitin Fluff (68% mohair, 32% silk) for yarn B, both in the Snow & Crocuses colourway.