Announcing an exciting Simply Shetland + Madelinetosh + Gudrun Johnston collaboration for Rhinebeck – meet the “Cloud Drift” cowl!
The “Cloud Drift” cowl features a limited edition color, “Plivver,” in Madelinetosh Tosh Silk Cloud, dyed just for Simply Shetland to perfectly match the main color shade of Spindrift in Old Gold.
The construction of Gudrun Johnston’s “Cloud Drift” takes inspiration from Shetland hap shawls. Worked flat with yarn overs along one edge for shaping, the piece is then seamed together, end to end, to make a cowl. “Cloud Drift” features mosaic knitting, a fun colorwork technique without stranding, all on a garter stitch background – another nod to traditional Shetland lace knitting.
When using shades close in value for the contrast colors, the simple mosaic design creates a gradient effect reminiscent of Sashiko patterns, highlighting the beauty of rustic Shetland yarn held with a soft and fuzzy Japanese milled yarn.
Each kit includes:
- 5 balls of Spindrift: 2 balls of the main color and 1 ball each of the three contrasting colors.
- 1 skein of Tosh Silk Cloud in Plivver: An exclusive color developed by Madelinetosh. Plivver is the Shetland term for the Golden Plover, a bird known for its earthy golden feathers.
- A golden Boxie bag by della Q.
- A postcard with a free pattern download for the “Cloud Drift” cowl.
Look for Cloud Drift cowl kits here at HYS and in our new online store, while supplies last!