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This project is pure joy: soothing, repetitive, and meditative. I love a project that is easy to pick up, where I can see exactly where I left off without having to plan each next step.

It’s the kind of project that grows organically, using simple repetitions to produce a stunning, complex fabric with minimal effort. The wave pattern is paired with bold, saturated colors, to create a modern and eye-catching look.

The design is perfect for pairing a multicolored yarn with a solid or tonal yarn, adding that touch of vibrancy and contrast that makes this shawl so unique.

The shawl is started by casting on 5 stitches (with no need for a garter tab). The increase rate is 6 stitches every right side row: two stitches at each side and two in the center. The result is a shallow triangle with long wings, very comfortable to wear and keep on your shoulder.

Techniques: decreases (k2tog, ssk, central double decrease), increases (kyok, yo, make one right and left) and color change.

SIZE
One size
Finished measurements
70 inches (178 cm) from side to side and 20.5 inches (52 cm) from top to bottom at deepest point (after blocking).

YARN

• Main color (MC): 285 yards (260 m) of fingering weight.
• Contrasting color (CC): 370 yards (340 m) of fingering weight.

Sample used 2 skeins of Qing Fibre Sassy singles: 100% Merino wool; 437 yards (400 m) per 100g skein. One skein each for main color (MC) and contrasting color (CC). Sample in colors ‘Harajuku’ (MC, multicolored) and ‘Hero’ (CC, blue).

NEEDLES
US 5 – 3.75 mm circular needles, 32” (81 cm) long or longer.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers and tapestry needle. Optional but recommended: blocking aids.

GAUGE
18 sts and 32 rows = 4” 10 cm in Garter stitch on US 5 (3.75 mm) needles, after blocking.