ABOUT THIS PATTERN

This pattern uses double tuck stitches, a variant of brioche stitches. It will be enjoyed most by a knitter experienced in brioche knitting who is interested in working on a project that employs similar techniques, but isn’t mentally taxing. Per the instructions in the pattern, the bind off in the pattern may be swapped out for an easier stretchy bind off of your choice. The key is that in order to block the shawl to shape, the bind off MUST be stretchy! ENJOY!

LEVEL

Intermediate

MATERIALS

Yarn: Fingering Weight Yarn - Approximately 1260 yds total: 180 yds A, 780 yds B, 300 yds C

The sample was made with the following yarn:

Malabrigo Sock (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 440 yds/402 m per 100 gr skein). 1 skein in Color #SW035 Frank Ochre (A)

Hand Dyed Diva Cashmere Blend Sock (80% Superwash Merino Wool; 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 400 yds/366 m per 100 gr skein). 2 skeins in Color Lambsear (B)

Freia Fibers Shawl Ball (100% Merino Wool; 430 yds/393 m per 100 gr ball). 1 ball in Color Damask (C)

Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles 47” (120 cm) long, or size needed to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle to weave in yarn tails. GAUGE 23 sts and 27 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch after blocking. Exact gauge is not critical to the success of this project, but working to a different gauge will alter the finished size and the amount of yarn required.

GAUGE

23 sts and 27 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch after blocking. Exact gauge is not critical to the success of this project, but working to a different gauge will alter the finished size and the amount of yarn required.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Along straight top edge: 45”
Depth at center: 22”

Along curved half circle edge: 86” NOTE This shawl is knit from the top down, beginning with a garter tab.