When I’m tired and overwhelmed, and everything is just that bit too much, I like a cuddle and a chat. It’s not about finding a solution, at least not always, but it is about getting all the stressed thoughts out of your mind and feeling safe and loved. The Goodnight Sweetheart shawl is inspired by the calm and reassurance that follow these times.

This shawl is designed with worried minds that need busy fingers in mind. It is a top down triangular shawl pattern with rhythmic and soothing stocking stitch and ridges. It has a knitted on ribbed border to give a bit of excitement to that last push in finishing your project! It is a lovely option for a single skein of sock yarn, including variegated and multicoloured options.

YARN

• 1 skein Third Vault Yarns Companion 4ply (4ply / fingering, 100% Superwash Merino, 400 metres (437 yards) / 100 grams in Desire.
• Amount of yarn used: 324-396 metres / 354-434 yards.

NEEDLES

• 4 mm (US size 6) 100 cm (40 in) circular needle for working flat or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE

• 19 stitches and 31 rows to 10 cm / 4 in in stocking stitch on 4 mm (US size 6) needle after blocking.
• Gauge is not crucial to this project, but varying gauges will affect yardage and final measurements.

NOTIONS

• 6 stitch markers.
• Darning/tapestry needle.

SIZE

• Size: 137 cm (54 in) wingspan, 56 cm (22 in) depth.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit.