Sampler is a bias triangle shawl that borrows the look of an embroidered needlework sampler using the innovative technique of Assigned Pooling. Assigned Pooling occurs when a change in texture is isolated within a change in color in a skein of variegated yarn. Stockinette Stitch is assigned to the main color to create a smooth backdrop for a sampling of texture stitches assigned to the accent color. Sampler blends my love of linen stitch and stockinette that I used in my Mend pattern and adds in a few beloved aster stitches and nupps, plus I’m pleased to also introduce two new AP texture stitches: the stem and feather stitches.

Yarn​​: 2 skeins of Redwork on Barker Wool BFL Fingering.

Finished Measurements: Approximately 25” deep at center point x 70” wide after blocking

Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm)

Gauge: 24 STS x 32 rows = 4” x 4” in Stockinette ST

Additional Equipment: A scale that weighs in grams