The Norwood shawl is designed and produced entirely in Ontario for Farm Raised Fashion. The fibre is an exquisite blend of Norbouillet Wool and Mohair from Pine Hollow Farm. The yarn was spun at Wellington Fibres in Elora and the pattern was created and produced by Upper Canada Weaving, Toronto. The pattern for this luxurious shawl is based on a 19th century blanket pattern from Prince Edward County, Ontario.
THE KIT
This kit contains a blend of the finest quality Ontario-raised, undyed Norbouillet Wool (85%) and Mohair
(15%) in 2 ply from Pine Hollow Farm.
- One wound warp for a 15 x 72”/ 38 x 182 cm shawl (finished measurements)
- 720 yards of 2 ply Cream, Jacobean Brown and Tudor Grey yarn for weft
- Instructions for beaming on the warp
- Instructions for weaving
- Instructions for finishing (wet finishing and fringing)
Equipment and knowledge needed to complete this project:
- A four-harness loom, shuttles, bobbins
- Basic weaving knowledge to set up a loom and weave in 2/2 twill
- This kit was produced between Norwood, Elora and Toronto, Ontario in its making.
Learn more about the creation of this project HERE
Left: Allison of Pine Hollow Farm, Right: Deborah of Upper Canada Weaving
The purchase of this kit directly enables a bioregional fibre and artisanal community that nurtures and supports land-based traditions that in turn both nurture and support us.
