Leaf Buds Shawl by Jeri Riggs

Leaf Buds Shawl

Knitting
July 2023
both are used in this pattern
Sport (12 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch
in Garter Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
450 - 600 yards (411 - 549 m)
one size; adjustible
English
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This short-row garter stitch shawl is knit flat sideways and uses German Short Rows to create “leaves”, while slipped stitches make the i-cord top edge.
It can be made as long or wide as desired, but basic instructions are given for a convenient size, between a scarf and a shawl. I have used 2 colors of linen yarn for a summer shawl, but have also enjoyed knitting it with fingering weight and sport weight yarns ( such as Spincycle for leaves and fingering weight merino for the frame). You could also use a worsted weight combination for a larger shawl (like Noro Silk Garden paired with Malvinas with a size 8 needle)
Choose two yarns with high contrast for best graphic results and have fun watching the colors change!

This pattern has been test-knitted and edited, thanks to my wonderful test-knitting friends.