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Would you like to knit a shawl to fade through five colours of yarn without creating block stripes? Here’s a perfect TV evening project, the repeats are easy to memorise, and as the shawl gets bigger it even keeps you warm while you work on it!

Using 2 strands of sock/4 ply yarn held together, or 1 strand of DK, this shawl is super squishy and cosy! So perfect for keeping out the cold while strolling along a windy beach or during a woodland winter break in a cosy cabin!

The shawl is based on working off-centre decreases - increasing at the edges not only means the shawl is worked in one piece (point to point) but it also creates a neat garter stitch selvedge that lies flat and won’t curl.

Using 5 colours of yarn, when you’ve worked half of the third colour you begin the decreases to bring the shawl back to a point at the other end.
After the main pattern I’ve included a guide on how to blend five colours so they fade through nicely.

Size: approx 186cm wingspan - also adjustable to suit the amount of yarn you have or the size you would prefer (see notes above)

You will need:
• Approx 400g of either sock/4 ply yarn with 2 strands held throughout (approx 1,600m/1750yds) OR DK yarn with 1 strand held throughout (approx 900m/985yds) If you wish to make a faded shawl, you will need 5 colours and follow the fading directions at the bottom of page 3.
• 5mm circular knitting needles to accommodate a large number of stitches (straight needles can be used until there are too many stitches to fit, if preferred)
• Stitch marker

Gauge: not critical for this pattern as you work until the piece is a certain length before moving on to the next , but please be aware that if your gauge is tighter or looser than average, it will affect the size of the shawl and how much yarn you use.

Enjoy the pattern!
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© Copyright notice: You are welcome to sell items made from this pattern in very small quantities, and by using this pattern you agree to credit Felicity McGrevy (aka @HandmadebyFelicity on Instagram) as the designer, on any tags and/or online descriptions, and to use your own photos. No part of the pattern may be copied, reproduced or resold, and it remains the property of Felicity McGrevy.