Over the Sea to Skye shawl pattern

Some of you know that I'm a huge reader, especially of the historical variety. Fiction and non-fiction, I love them both! The whole of the United Kingdom's history is what I especially like to read about. Fewer of you know that I love the Outlander series. I was on Instagram the other day and saw someone's photo of a shawl they made. It's called "Over the Sea to Skye" which the theme song to Outlander is based and also a popular folk song in Scotland. It's about the bonny Prince Charlie and his escape after the second uprising of Scottish Highlanders in 1745. History, knitting and reading all in one go!

© Kalurah Hudson

So I bought the pattern and I'm now deciding on yarn choices. 

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