Gradient Descent by Maxim Cyr

Gradient Descent

Knitting
June 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Half-linen stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1200 - 1250 yards (1097 - 1143 m)
One size
English French
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This pattern is a great way to make a beautiful fade shawl using only solid colours to give it a little pixel art vibe!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 60” /152 cm
Height: 28” / 71 cm

YARN
Weight: Fingering
❖ Yarn A (white): approx. 175 yd / 160 m / 1 skein of Preseli
❖ Yarn B (pale grey): approx. 219 yd / 200 m / 1 skein of Preseli
❖ Yarn C (medium grey): approx. 219 yd / 200 m / 1 skein of Preseli
❖ Yarn D (charcoal grey): approx. 198 yd / 180 m / 1 skein of Preseli
❖ Yarn E (dark grey): approx. 219 yd / 200 m / 1 skein of Preseli
❖ Yarn F (dark green): approx. 219 yd / 200 m / 1 skein of Preseli
❖ Yarn G (mint): approx. 132 yd / 120 m / 1 skein of Preseli
The above yardages include fringes.

Sample shown in Preseli from Garthenor Organic (75% Polwarth, 15% Romney, 10% Hebridean, Non-Superwash; 219 yd / 200 m per 50 g skein)

Yarn A (Cinder); Yarn B (Heron); Yarn C (Cadet); Yarn D (Kettle); Yarn E (Holly); Yarn F (Copse); Yarn G (Lichen)

NEEDLES
❖ US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, 40” / 100 cm in length, or size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE
❖ 26 stitches and 44 rows = 4” / 10 cm in pattern

NOTIONS
❖ Tapestry needle, crochet hook, fringe twister (optional)

Version française disponible.