Mandala Brioche Shawl by Jonatan Tollow

Mandala Brioche Shawl

Knitting
September 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
US 7 - 4.5 mm
711 - 744 yards (650 - 680 m)
English
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This shawl has been in my mind for a long time. It is inspired by the symmetry of a mandala and a great opportunity to play with colours. I suggest going with at least 4 different colours to showcase the stripes!

Yarn: Allis DK (FruValborg), 250m/273 yds per 100g. Colourways: Clay (C1), Artichoke (C2), Aubergine (C3), Mud (C4). You can use any other DK weight yarn.

Needles: 4.5mm/US 7, 40-80cm/16-32’’ long circular needles. Increase length of your circular needles when necessary due to the increasing number of stitches. Check your gauge and adjust needle size if necessary.

Gauge: 14 stitches x 36 rows for 10x10 cm / 4’’ in brioche stitch before blocking.

Finished size: Wingspan: 200 cm/79’’, width at centre to tip of triangle: 56 cm/22’’. Measurements taken after blocking.

Yardage: Total: 655m/717 yds. C1:160m/175 yds, C2:150m/164yds, C3:195m/213yds, C4:150m/164yds

Other items: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.