Pictures of Finished Barbara Shawl

Pattern: Barbara from Stahman Shawls and Scarves

Yarn: Louet Euroflax linen, fingering weight.

Used two 570 yard cones with only a few yards left over. Too scary for me. Next time I'm ordering three cones so I can relax and make the shawl a little longer.

Color: Gray

Needles: #4 Inox Gray (teflon), recommended by Fluffy Knitter Deb as the best needle for knitting the strong willed linen.


Once I got used to knitting the linen yarn I didn't find it difficult. It became normal to uncross stitches that arranged themselves out of order on the needle.

I've read that some knitters prewash their linen and beat the yarn into submission before trying to knit with it. I understand why that would be beneficial, but wasn't ambitious enough to try it with a 570 yard cone.


I love the way the Faroese shaping fits my shoulders and doesn't fall off. The shawl is comfortable to wear and the linen is light and perfect for summer.