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Get ready to rock the iconic fashion of the 80s with this houndstooth shawl! 👩‍🎤👩‍🎤👩‍🎤

This classic pattern and bold design will have you channeling your inner Madonna or Prince in no time. The black and white houndstooth print is timeless yet daring, while the bright pink adds a modern twist.

The 80s were all about pushing boundaries and embracing individuality, and this shawl captures that spirit perfectly. It’s the ultimate statement piece that will have you turning heads wherever you go.

So put on your favorite leather jacket, slip into some neon leggings, and wrap yourself in the Back to the Fuchsia Shawl for a look that’s equal parts retro and modern. Get ready to take on the world, 80s style!

Pattern Construction
Back to the Fuschia is a “kite construction” shawl, that begins with the cast-on of just a handful of stitches. Strategically placed increases and decreases create this unique shape as the shawl grows. The shawl is worked in a combination of easy eyelet lace and a houndstooth mosaic pattern. Mosaic knitting uses slip stitches and only one color for a row but creates a fascinating result. 

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Yarn: Emma’s Yarn Super Silky (80% Superwash Merino/20% silk, 400yards/100grams)

• Color One (C1): Whisper - 350 yards (white)

• Color Two (C2): After Dark – 300 yards (black)

• Color Three {C3): Love Drunk - 225 yards (pink)

Needles: US 4/3.5mm & one 6/4mm for bind off

Notions: Stitch Marker (optional), T-pins and blocking wires for blocking

Gauge: 27 sts = 4 inches in mosaic stitch & 27sts in garter after blocking. Although gauge is not crucial for this project, it will affect the finished size and yarn requirements. A looser gauge will result in the use of more yarn.

Finished size: 62” x 22” after blocking

Thank you to my brilliant Test Knitters who are knitting their final stitches as I surprised them with an early release!!!
They all helped make this pattern possible!!!

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