Azalea Shawl by Rachel Brockman

Azalea Shawl

Knitting
November 2020
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Slip Stitch pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
400 - 435 yards (366 - 398 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

Azalea is a modern asymmetrical shawl that knits up satisfyingly fast. A combination of slip stitch cables and self-striping Deluxe Stripes creates a visually striking effect throughout the shawl.

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width (at widest edge): 21½”
Length: 66½”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Deluxe Stripes (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon, 100g/218yds)
• 301 Dragonfruit – 2 skeins
Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) 16” circular or longer (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, cable needle (cn)

GAUGE
20 sts x 24 rows = 4” Slip Stitch patt
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PATTERN NOTES
This shawl is worked flat on the bias. Three stitches are cast on for the point, and stitches are gradually increased. In this pattern all slipped stitches are worked purlwise with yarn in back on RS rows and purlwise with yarn in front on WS rows.