The second pattern in my Pride series, this shawl employs a series of brightly-colored mini skeins into a generously-sized rectangular rainbow of a shawl.

I designed the color transitions with star-like motifs that keep you entertained as you knit, allow the colors to really shine against each other, and celebrate the sparkle of Pride month!

The pattern also includes instructions for using four full-size (100g) skeins, or smaller minis of 20g.

Each purchase of Pride Goeth Before the Shawl in the month of June with benefit the Human Rights Campgain, The Trevor Project, and Knit the Rainbow — three organizations working hard to benefit the LGBTQIA+ community.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skills/Techniques: slip-stitch colorwork; optional: knit/purl long-tail cast on (video provided)

Yarn: Knitterly Things Vesper Sock 100% Superwash Merino, eight 50g Heel & Toe skeins, or approximately 1600 yards of sock yarn in 8 colors. Alterations for working the pattern in 4 full-size (100g) skeins or twelve 20g mini skeins, such as from an Advent Calendar, are provided in the Adaptations Section on page 5.

Colors Shown:
Color 1: Cherry Red
Color 2: Golden Yellow
Color 3: Pure Yellow
Color 4: Chartreuse
Color 5: Lime Green
Color 6: Sky Blue
Color 7: Deep Blue
Color 8: Violet

Needles: #7 US (4.5 mm) needles for knitting flat, at least 14” (35 cm) length

Notions: tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers

Gauge: 21 stitches and 28 rows per 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch before blocking
16 stitches and 26 rows per 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking

Measurements: 26” high by 72” wide for eight 50g minis or four 100g skeins; 18” by 66” for twelve 20g mini skeins.

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