In color reproduction, the “gamut” is a certain complete subset of colors which can be accurately represented in a given circumstance, such as within a given color space.

The perfect vehicle for self-striping yarn, GAMUT shawl uses 2 different colorways and a simple textured pattern to produce a stunning celebration of color!

GAMUT is an easy, rhythmic knit that can be knit in a range of yarn weights (shown in sport and worsted weight yarns. And the color changes will delight as you move from end-to-end.

There are so many stunning, self-striping yarns out there, but I chose. to work with one of my favorites, Spincycle Yarns in both Dyed in the Wool and in Dream State using different needle sizes! Shown in the first photo on left, Dyed in the Wool in colors End of Summer and The Family Jewels and on right, Dream State in colors Midsommar and Good Omen. In the second photo, Dyed in the Wool in colors in colors Stay Out of the Forest and Castaway.

For all 3 of mine, I chose to use a total of 4 skeins, 2 in each of 2 different colorways, but it is easy to adjust the size of the shawl to whatever weight or quantity of yarn works for you!

This is a really fun spring knit, so pick up some yarn and get knitting!!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
WINGSPAN: 65”/165cm
DEPTH (at center): 17”/43cm

YARN

• Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool 100% superwashed American wool; 200 yds/183m per 50g skein: 4 skeins (2 skeins in each of 2 colorways) or
• Sport-weight yarn: approx 800 yds/725m evenly divided between 2 colorways of self-striping yarn

OR

• Spincycle Yarns Dream State 100% superwashed American wool; 150 yds/137m per 50g skein: 4 skeins (2 skeins in each of 2 colorways) or
• Worsted-weight yarn: approx 600 yds/656m evenly divided between 2 colorways of self-striping yarn

NEEDLES

• For sport-weight yarn: US size 5 (3.75mm) or
• For worsted-weight yarn: US size 8 (5mm) 32”/80cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE

• With sport-weight yarn: 20 sts and 40 rows = 4”/10cm in patt st, after blocking
• With Worsted-weight yarn: 15 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10cm in patt st, after blocking While exact gauge is not critical, variation in gauge will alter yardage requirement and measurements.

CONSTRUCTION
Shawl is worked from edge to edge. The asymmetric shape is formed by making increases on both edges but a decrease on only one edge. Shawl ends with a 3-st I-cord BO.