This pattern is intended as an introduction to working with Gauge Dye Works self-striping SHAWL yarn, and includes an FAQ and suggestions for customizing your shawl.

SKILLS REQUIRED
This pattern is suitable for all knitters and requires basic knitting skills: casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, binding off.

GAUGE
20 sts = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking. Gauge is not critical, and the stripes will “work” at any gauge. However, gauge will affect the size of the final shawl.

SIZES AND DIMENSIONS
Gauge yarns are available in two put-ups, resulting in regular (large) shawls. At gauge given:
Regular: 127 cm / 50” wide, 84 cm / 22” long
Large: 178 cm / 70” wide, 71 cm / 28” long

NEEDLES
4 mm / US 6 circular needle 60 cm / 24” or longer
5 mm / US 8 circular or straight needle (optional for bind off)