Such a pretty and easy shawl! It’s just garter and slip-stitch, but the unusual sideways construction creates a decorative striped border, and the slip-stitch pattern is a breeze to memorize. Makes for a great break between tricky projects, and is suitable for newish knitters: come enjoy the tranquility of the Borderland.

You can make any size you like: you increase until you’re halfway to happiness, then begin your decreases! The pictured shawl measures about 6’ long and 3’ deep.

It’s a great pattern for those tricky variegated or gradient yarns—try it and see!

(It even looks good from the wrong side, I promise).