Like rare inclusions in a gemstone, the mini florets worked as assigned pooling in the Inclusi Shawl make each piece a unique work of art. As the width of your work grows, the pops of color appear in new places, forming an organic pattern that looks to have been created by the forces of nature.

You’ll need between 500 – 600 yards of #3 DK weight yarn and US Size 8 (5.00mm) needles (or see substitutions below).

The yarn itself should be appropriately dyed for assigned pooling. In almost all cases, this yarn will be sold in a hank format. You want to find a colorway that has easy to identify contrasting color sections, with a short section, usually ¼ or less, of the color you’ll assign for the alternate stitch. The more contrast between this assigned color and the rest of the color section(s), the better! If you’re unsure, unwind the hank and lay it out in a circle. You should be able to see the pop of color all pooled together taking up only a small part of the circumference.

The pictured sample was knit with 530 yards of an 85/15 blend of Superwash Merino wool and nylon. Depending on the fiber content of the yarn you choose, the yardage by weight will vary. Exact yardage isn’t critical as the overall finished size is up to your preference, and the pattern can end on any row. If you want a larger finished size, or if the yarn you’re using is less than 265 yds/100oz, assume you’ll need at least part of a 3rd skein and purchase from the same dye lot from the start.

Gauge is also not critical, and you can stop on any row when the work is sized how you would like it. As a baseline for you to compare to, the pictured sample has a gauge of 20 stitches and 23 rows per 4 inches (before blocking). If your gauge is tighter (more stitches/rows per 4 inches), you may need to work up more rows to achieve a desirable size. If your gauge is looser (less stitches/rows per 4 inches), you’ll reach a larger size more quickly.

Substitutions: Feel free to experiment with other yarn weights – the pattern won’t change, but the gauge and yardage will. Size up your needles accordingly, and note that the pattern hasn’t been tested for these substitutions so you’ll be making some assumptions on yardage.
• DK or Light Worsted: US Size 8 (5.00mm) – 9 (5.50mm)
• Heavy Worsted or Aran: US Size 10 (6.00mm) – 10.75 (7.00mm)
• Bulky: US Size 11 (8.00mm) – 12 (9.00mm)

Finished Measurements: The pictured sample had a stitch count on the final row of 122 stitches, and measures 68” (173cm) across the widest part of the wingspan, and 18” (46cm) from the flat edge across the top to the point at the bottom. Work more or less rows to reach the size you want the piece to be (and remember it will be slightly larger after you block it).