Impervious: An Optical Delusion Pattern

Walk through fire
Unfazed by the storm
Stand tall and fierce
You are impervious

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Impervious is a vortex shawl that uses specifically dyed yarn and short rows to create layers of wave or flame shapes.

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Current version: v 2.0

Errata:
Part B, Pattern section 1 is missing a line after set 2. It should read:
CO neck row (RS): k to last st, sl1 wyif, turn work and cast on 5 sts (25 sts)

YARN
Indigodragonfly CaribouBaa 100% superwash
merino; 398 m/435 yds per 100 g; 2 (3) skeins

Alternate yarns:
Indigodragonfly Chameleon Sock 63% extra fine
superwash merino, 20% cashmere, 17% silk; 366 m/
400 yds per 100 g; 2 (4) skeins
OR
Indigodragonfly KiwiFloofen 100% Polwarth wool;
366 m/400 yds per 100 g; 2 (4) skeins

If substituting yarn:
In order to see the wave pattern appear, choose a colourway with 2-3 distinct colours or tones, and lengths of colour 10-18 cm/4-7 inches long.

FINISHED SIZE
Small (Large) 156 cm/61.5”(203 cm/80”) long (along
neck edge) 43cm/17” (81.5 cm/32”) deep

Size is adjustable and pattern can be adapted for 1-4 skeins of yarn.

GAUGE
In garter stitch: 24 sts and 24 garter ridges per 10 cm/4”
In stockinette stitch: 20 sts and 32 rows per 10 cm/4”
Use needle size required for you to get the above gauges.

Guideline: needles in the range of 3.5 mm/US 4 to 4 mm/US would be a good place to start. I am a loose knitter and used 3.5 mm/US 4 needles to get the above gauge.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
• Needles of your choice (size needed to get
gauge. See gauge notes for guidelines for
choosing a needle size). 80 cm/32” or longer
circular needle is recommended.
• Dice: 1 set of polyhedral dice OR 1 x d4 (4-
sided), 1 x d6 (standard 6-sided) and 1 x d20
(20-sided) OR a random dice roller (for example:
wizards.com/dnd/dice/dice.htm
• stitch markers: both removable and stationary
• tapestry/yarn needle

pattern support: help@indigodragonfly.ca