Please note that the shawl is only in chart form. (the bandana has both charts and written version)

I made this shawl at a particularly stressful time in my life.

I wanted something that would be restful to knit and then soothing to wear.

For me this is the perfect recipe for mindful knitting:

• a fun yarn paired with a solid
• no counting of lots of stitches
• garter stitch combined with an easy-to-work fun stitch so it’s relaxing, but there’s something to hold my interest
• a finished item that’s like a big colourful hug

I hope you’ll find solace in making and wearing (or gifting) one. ♥

You need 2 contrasting yarns in similar weights (there can be one weight difference providing they combine well). You’ll need about 300m/330yds of each yarn.

The pattern is listed as DK - but you can use sport, worsted or aran as well.

The pattern is charted only.