The Fox Whisperer Hooded Shawl Cloak Knitting Pattern in Rustic Wool Yarn

Knitting pattern for the The Fox Whisperer hooded shawl/cloak knitting pattern by The Autumn Acorn. Requires approximately 1,200 yards of DK or worsted weight yarn and US size 4/3.5 mm circular needles and US size 6/4.00 mm circular needles, 24"/60 cm + a 32"/80 cm circular knitting needle.

PLEASE NOTE, YOU WILL BE RECEIVING THE DIGITAL FILE TO CREATE THIS SHAWL YOURSELF. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE FINISHED SHAWL.

ABOUT:
The “Fox Whisperer” is a triangular-shaped shawl with a simple hood that is knit last. Knit in contrasting colors using beautifully rustic Nutiden wool, this hooded shawl is perfect for the coldest days. A “cloak clasp” helps hold the top of the shawl together and adds the perfect touch of whimsy! I spend a considerable amount of time in the woods and there are plenty of foxes in the area, hence the name, the “Fox Whisperer.”

YARN:
Nutiden wool by Honer Och Eir. I used 2.5 plates/cakes or approximately 800 yards in the color “Rosehip” and I used 1.25 plates/cakes or approximately 400 yards in the color, “Linen” held double.

Feel free to use ANY rustic, unspun wool you like in a DK or worsted weight such as Plotulopi.
*Some of my testers used 1 strand of Plotulopi, approx. 450 g of main color + 180 g of contrasting color (630 g total) on US size 6/4 mm needles at a tighter gauge.
*Many testers used a total of 400-500 g using US size 7/4.5 mm needles at a normal gauge.

**A note from the maker of Nutiden: “As Nutiden is unique and each plate has different yardage per 100 grams, it’s better to just assume you need a little more than the pattern calls for.” ~Caroline H.

NEEDLES:
US 4/3.5 mm and US 6/4.00 mm circular knitting needles (start with a 24”/60 cm length, then change to a 32”/80 cm cable or longer when you have too many sts on your needles).
**IMPORTANT: If you are using Plotulopi or another yarn besides Nutiden, you WILL most definitely need to use larger needles, such as US 7 and US 9 like so many of the test knitters used. Just be sure you like your knitted fabric before you proceed.

NOTIONS:
• Darning needle to weave in ends
• Two stitch markers
• Cloak clasp(s) I purchased my 2” fox cloak clasp from an Etsy seller, Treasure Cast. *Some testers used 2 cloak clasps rather than one.

GAUGE:
In stockinette stitch, blocked, using 1-2 strands of Nutiden wool held together as one (since each plate of Nutiden may be a different weight, your gauge will determine whether or not you’ll need to use 1 or 2 strands):
16 sts and 22 rows = 4”/10 cm on US 4/3.5mm needles blocked in stockinette st (OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE).

This pattern was created in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. I'm constantly inspired by nature's beauty that surrounds me.

Feel free to sell any shawls made from this pattern, however, please do not copy, alter, or sell the pattern itself. For each of your listings, please include the following statement: pattern provided by Judy Jewell of The Autumn Acorn at http://www.theautumnacorn.etsy.com.

Happy knitting!!!
p.s. A huge thank you to Kimberly Watts for the photos of the lovely green cape!!