Absolutely loving yarns with bright pops of color and eagerly knitting up a swatch of each, I realized that I am not brave enough to wear a garment knit in only one “color”. However, combining skeins shows just enough of each, that I dare to wear – while also solving the perennial question of “What do I make with that 1 skein of yarn I loved so much that I HAD TO buy it?!!”

Knit and bunched up on my lap, this shawl with streaks and smudges peeking through resembles a Painter’s Rag!

Painter’s Rag Shawl is a large side to side, worked-flat knit. Style it as a cowl, drape it over your torso and my favorite – sarong style wrap; minimal striping draws the eyes top to bottom on a diagonal. I see this shawl as a summer staple.

Painter’s Rag Shawl is knit in cotton yarn. Any yarn can be substituted - be sure to adjust needle size accordingly.

The pattern and design are simple and straight forward. If you require a larger size, continue with another skein.

Figuring out your colour sequence:

• A total of 4 yarns, color A, color B, color C and color D, identical except for color are used.
• Color A and B have one common shade somewhere in the skeins. Color A having lighter shades than color B.
• Color C and D have one common shade somewhere in the skeins. Color D having lighter shades than color C.
• Color B and C DO NOT have to have a common shade – they can contrast as in the sample.

Skill Level: Beginner

Size: 47“ (119.3cm) x 70“ (177.8cm) x 79“ (200.7cm)

Yarn Used: YarnKart, 100% Cotton 100g, 185yds (169m) DK Weight, 1 skein each Blue Shot, Sea Fire, Blue Ocean, Blue Berry

Needles: US15 (10mm) circular – note that the shawl is knit flat

Alternate Yarn Suggestions:
ANY Handyed Yarn with pops/streaks of color, preferably dk/worsted weight
Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK
Berroco Vivo
Berroco Summer Sesame
Scheepjes Secret Garden
Valley Yarns Montague
Blue Sky Fibers Organic Worsted Cotton