I present a warm hug in the form of a shawl. This shawl was
inspired by 3 things: to make increases quickly, to create a solid fabric, and to make something substantial from just a little bit of yarn. The border is worked last and saves you from binding off.
Finished size: 52” along top long edge, 19” drape down from center sts
Yarn: 430yds worsted weight yarn; Red Sample is 3 hanks of
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (140yds/50g); Blue Sample is 2
hanks of Malabrigo Worsted (215yds/100g)
Needles: US 8/5mm 32” circular needle, US 8/5mm DPN (optional, to be used in bottom border)
Gauge: 4 sts/in and 6 rows/in
Tools: Stitch marker, Tapestry Needle, point protector (optional)