Contrast Blast Shawl by Stephen West

Contrast Blast Shawl

Knitting
August 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1490 yards (1362 m)
English
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Select two colors of fingering weight yarn to knit this graphic beauty. This shawl begins at the top center and increases seamlessly toward the border with fun slip stitches and stripes. You only work with one color at a time, making this project fun and easy to knit. The pattern includes video tutorials linked in the pattern to help you cast and bind off. Choose two high contrast colors for a bold graphic statement or experiment with softer, more shadowy color for a more subtle color effect. Once you complete your shawl, cast on the Contrast Blast Socks to knit some coordinating socks for your shawl!

Finished Measurements
72″ / 183cm wingspan length, 26″ / 66cm from CO to BO edge measured along the center of the shawl. Measurements taken after blocking.

Yarn
Fingering weight

Yardage
MC - 750yds / 686m
CC - 740yds / 677m

Shown in
Punk Rock Unicorn Soul (85% Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Nylon; 437yds / 400m per 100g skein)

Green Shawl
MC - Mossy (dark color)
CC - Basil Oats (light color)

Purple Shawl
MC - Graype (dark color)
CC - Berry Oats (light color)

Needles
US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Tapestry needle

Gauge
20 sts & 40 rows = 4″ / 10cm in garter stitch after blocking

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