Inspired by decorative Japanese embroidery, Little Stitches is a top-down triangular shawl that mixes delicate patterns into bands of transitioning colors, for a subtle, patched-together effect.
The feel of precise hand-stitching is achieved with slip-stitch star and weave patterns (which require only one yarn to be handled at a time), balanced with stockinette throughout. An i-cord bind-off borders the edging for a clean, graphic finish.
Seven complementary tones of yarn are required: a skein each of dark and light speckle-dyed yarn for the main two colors, and a gradient set of mini solid-dyed skeins for the five contrast colors. Alternatively, use up yardage from your stash for the contrast colors!

Yarn
Sample used:
Main Color 1 (MC1)
KOKON Bleu: 271 yards/248 meters of “Tie Dye” (Indigo blue with white speckles)

Main Color 2 (MC2)
KOKON Bleu: 380 yards/347 meters of “Speckle” (White with indigo blue speckles)

Contrast Colors 1-5 (CC1-5)
Snail Yarn Gradient Mini Skeins Set: 400 yards/366 meters of “Slate” (Tones of blue) Please note CC1 is the lightest tone and CC5 is the darkest tone.