The Blossoming Gardens Shawl is an exploration of color and stitch patterns! With sections of simple Garter stitch, a creative floral stitch, Fisherman’s rib, and easy lace, there’s something new to explore with each section of the shawl!

Finished Measurements:
Wingspan: 90 in / 228.5 cm
Depth: 20 in / 51 cm

Yarn:
This shawl is designed with a fingering-weight CYC 1 Fine yarn. The sample is knit in Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock, a lightweight sock yarn that’s soft and has a beautiful drape. Choose three complimentary colors for your shawl. For the sample, two colors in the same color-family were selected (a light and a dark) and then a third contrasting color was added.

Sample knit with Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (437 yds/400 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 85% superwash Merino wool, 15% nylon): 1 skein each Wild Fern (Color 1); Dewdrop Petals (Color 2); Soft Thistle (Color 3)

Fingering weight sock yarn (Craft Yarn Council Superfine 1):
365 yds (334 m) for C1
385 yds (352 m) for C2
420 yds (384 m) for C3

Needles:
US 6 (4 mm) 32 in (80 cm) circular needles for working a large number of stitches

Gauge:
20 sts & 40 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Garter stitch

Additional Materials:
Locking stitch marker (1)
Tapestry needle