“Clothing is sin,” says villain Ragyō Kiryūin in the hyperactive anime Kill la Kill. And maybe she’s right. This shawl is named after Senketsu, a sentient outfit made of an alien lifeform known as Life Fibers. The appearance of this garment actively shifts in color and shape in surprising ways. With stripes, short rows, slipped stitches, and garter mesh, this shawl is a delightful abomination that will be a nice addition to your accessories. Or for fighting anime villains. Whichever.

Required Techniques
German Short Rows for Garter
Garter Tab Cast On

Yardage
A: 270 yds/ 247 m
B: 410 yds/ 375 m

Pictured in Cascade Yarns Heritage Wave in Solar (A) and Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk in Real Black (B).

Notions
2 stitch markers
yarn needle

Finished Measurements
From top center to bottom center: 32”/ 81 cm
Wingspan (tip to tip): 76“/ 193 cm