AVFKW x Inese Sang - Ausma Shawl Bundle

Originally designed for year 13 of our Pro-Verbial Yarn & Fiber Club, the Ausma Shawl and fresh colorways are now available for all!

Inese says, "Ausma is Latvian for sunrise/dawn. When I received the Reliquary II colourways, their beautiful low contrast hues reminded me of the early summer mornings right at the dawn, when the first drops of light slowly are pouring over the meadows, adding a gentle glow to everything it touches and seeping through the thin layers of summer fog.

Ausma is designed to showcase the lightness and versatility of the beautiful Reliquary II laceweight yarn and highlight the contrasts between textures achieved with alternating panels of the yarn held single and double. It also is an invitation to explore a gentle colour shift by holding MC and CC double, creating a blended colour change within the body.

Ausma is a symmetrical shawl knit top down. Flower lace panels of the main body knit in a single strand of Reliquary II in MC are alternated by texturally rich puff rib stitch sections worked in MC and CC held together and culminating in the end ribbing knit in two strands of CC held together for a brighter contrast."

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INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE
A Verb for Keeping Warm Reliquary II 80% superfine Merino / 20% silk; 875 yds / 800 m per 100 g sk, 1 skein each for Main Color (MC / listed first) and Contrasting Color (CC / listed second)

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan (length along the longest edge): 83” (210 cm)
Depth: 37” (94 cm)
Side Edge: 55” (140 cm)

GAUGE
19 sts x 34 rows = 4” (10 cm) in flower lace pattern in the laceweight yarn held single after wet blocking.

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Additional necessary items:

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 3 (3.25 mm) circulars with 32” (80 cm) cable (or size to obtain a close gauge)

TOOLS
+ Stitch markers
+ Tapestry needle
+ Blocking kit

PATTERN
This product does not include the pattern. Please purchase it directly from Inese on Ravelry.

CROCKING
When working with yarn dyed with indigo and with medium to dark shades of natural dyes (especially on slick fibers like mohair), it is common and natural for the dye to rub off on one’s hands while making. This is called crocking. Although the goods have been washed, it takes pressured contact to release the extra dye. Your handwork is part of the dyeing process. The dye can be removed with hot water and soap. From working closely with dyed materials through the making process, typically, the excess dye has been removed, and the crocking will cease.

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ALWAYS use pH-neutral soap when blocking and washing natural dyes.

Please note the fiber content of the material you are working with, and follow the applicable instructions: 

Cotton or linen - Machine washable on cool cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Superwash Wool - Machine washable on cool cycle, though hand wash recommended. Lay flat to dry.

Wool and Wool blends - Handwash only in lukewarm water. Lay flat to dry.

Yarn that has been pre-ordered and / or purchased can be exchanged within 45 days from when we contact you to pick it up (for curbside pickup) or from the day that we ship it for store credit only (less any shipping costs) as long as it is in its original condition (ball band in place). After this time period, yarn can no longer be returned for store credit. We do not refund original or return shipping costs. Please read our full policy here.

Packages ship Tuesday through Saturday via USPS. Once shipped, you will receive a confirmation email and tracking number. Please use the tracking number provided and contact the shipping carrier directly with any questions about transit and delivery. 

Please select the insured option at checkout to ensure compensation for a lost package. Once the package has been picked up by the shipping carrier, we are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged packages. We do not offer refunds or credits for lost or stolen packages.

If you select an insured option and need to file a claim with USPS, we will provide you with the documentation needed to complete your claim. Packages are insured for the order total. If your package is stolen, please contact your credit card company to receive any possible compensation. 

Please note: If you choose the 5 business day option, we will ship your package within 5 business days of receiving your order. If you would like us to ship your package sooner, please choose the 3 or 4 business day option.

US orders $149 pre-tax and above:
Free - 5 business days, uninsured
$5 - 4 business days, insured
$12 - 3 business days, insured

US orders under $149 pre-tax:
$9 - 5 business days, uninsured
$12 - 4 business days, insured*
$20 - 3 business days, insured*

*USPS automatically includes insurance up to $100 for all shipments.

Canada: $28**
International: $35**

**For packages weighing 2 pounds plus, there will be additional shipping charges. Please contact us for a quote.

International Orders
All packages shipped outside of the U.S. are shipped using GlobalPost via USPS. We are not responsible for packages which are held in customs or lost. International orders may incur customs fees. We are not responsible for fees you may incur. We cannot mark packages as gifts or enter a lower value amount on customs forms. At this time, we are unable to ship to the United Kingdom due to the complicated VAT situation. 

Curbside Pick-Up
To pick up your order at our shop, when checking out, under shipping method, choose Pick up at our Oakland store - 6328 San Pablo Ave.

You will receive an email when your order is ready. Orders placed Tuesday-Saturday are typically ready within 24 hours. To pick up your order, come to the shop between 11am - 3pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Knock on the front door and give us your name. 

Pre-orders
Pre-orders will ship on the date listed on the product’s webpage. If you ordered additional items, all items will be shipped with your pre-order. If you would like those items shipped separately, please place two separate orders.