This shawl contains 8 colors; one full skein of a neutral shade and seven coordinating colors that you can either purchase or “find” in your stash. Or you can get together with friends, and buy seven colors and divide them up since it doesn’t take a lot of each color, other than the main color, to knit the shawl. If you want to make the shawl as a KAL or seasonal project, you can knit each of the sections on a separate day. Or you can knit them whenever you need a little break for rest and reflection. If you are a newer knitter, or you need extra time to knit the shawl, you can have the joy of watching the surprising beauty of the colors coming together. No matter how much time it takes, this shawl will keep you warm for the rest of the winter and beyond.