Maine Squeeze is the “knit at any gauge” shawl pattern of my dreams. As a handspinner, I’m always searching for the “perfect pattern” to match the yardage and weight of my hand spun yarn. So I created a pattern that would work for any skein in my stash or yours!

Garter stitch stripes and two color brioche are delightfully squishy and this shawl is perfectly sized to be easily snuggled up around your neck.

This pattern is ideal for handspinners or anyone looking to make the most of their yardage from a special skein of yarn.

If you’d like to knit the shawl as shown, use two skeins of DK weight yarn and follow the pattern as written. For the “choose your own adventure” knitter, the formula in this pattern allows you to substitute exactly the yarn that you want to use, with help from a kitchen scale.

Techniques Used In This Pattern
Yarn over increases, two color brioche knitting, brioche increases

Finished Measurements
Wingspan: 53” / 134.5 cm Depth: 17.5” / 44.5 cm

Yarn
Main Color (MC): On The Round Merino Fiber (Hand Spun DK, Two Ply, 249 yds per 112g) Shown in colorway Conjure

Contrast Color (CC): On The Round, Cottage DK (Merino Wool, 246 yds per 100g) Shown in colorway Currant

MC: 249 yds of a similar DK weight yarn
CC: 246 yds of a similar DK weight yarn

Needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm or size needed to get gauge, 24” circular or longer

Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle to weave in ends

Gauge
20 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch, knit flat, after blocking.
Exact gauge is not important, but will affect yardage and finished size.

Contact & Support
email: samanthaguerindesign@gmail.com Ravelry ID: SamanthaGuerin
Website: samanthaguerindesign.com