pronunciation: heh-SELL-ick
(adjective, Dutch)
Cozy, nice, inviting, pleasant, comfortable; connoting time spent with loved ones or togetherness after a long separation.

Soulful garter alternated with zesty but TV-binge-friendly rick rack lace is what you have to look forward to in this shawl. The easy to memorize pattern repeats with a trio of colours that make you feel confident, this shawl is sure to bring you to a gezellig state of mind.

Yarn:
Three colours of fingering weight that make you happy and play nicely together.

Colour A: 240 meters/262 yards or 63 grams
Colour B: 118 meters/129 yards or 31 grams
Colour C: 322 meters/352 yards or 85 grams

Shown in Haven Fibre Arts’ Single Sock:
Colour A: Skinny Love (variegated)
Colour B: Longing (minty blue)
Colour C: Honeycomb (mustard yellow)

Needles:
3.75mm/US 5 32”circular needle, or whatever is needed to reach gauge

Size:
One size, although easily customizable.

Finished measurements:
231cm/91” long and 59cm/23” deep, blocked

Notions:
Progress keeper, row counter, and your preferred tools for blocking.

Skills required:
long tail cast on, garter tab, knit stitch, purl stitch, lace knitting, and increase stitches

Also included:
A frank and candid interview with a member of the knit community, normalize feelings and struggles with an invitation to connect with others.

FYI:
Once you have rounded up your tools, you’re only going to need pages 4-6 to knit the shawl - the pattern itself is all there. If you’re printing a copy, you can save some bulk in your project bag, and just print those pages.

There is some language on page seven of the pattern that may not be suitable for all audiences.

Because I believe now is the time to act and support the changes we want to see in the world, 15% of this pattern’s will go to Aunt Leah’s Place: Aunt Leah’s Place helps prevent children in foster care from becoming homeless and mothers in need from losing custody of their children. To support them on their journey to self-sufficiency, we provide supported housing, job training, and coaching on essential life skills.

THIS PATTERN HAS BEEN TECH EDITED AND TESTED.
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Heaps of thanks to the following:

My mentor and phtographer: Sylvia McFadden (@softsweater). You continue to be so incredibly supportive and helpful. Thank you, love you, owe you!

My testers: Alex and Jess. Your constructive criticism, cheerleading, and time are invaluable to me. Thank you all! <3

My tech editor: Josephine Kush (@josephinekush) for your attention to detail and support. Thank you ever so much!