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Sharp and Graphic
Chapter 4, Pattern 2: Sharp and Graphic.
A symmetrical triangle shawl knit from the top down, using a combination of two-color brioche and garter stitch.
One Size
63″ (160 cm) wingspan and 35″ (89 cm) at deepest point, measured after blocking
Yarn
1120 yds (1024 m) fingering/sock weight
Main Color 1 (MC1): 360 yds (329 m)
Contrast Color 1 (CC1): 360 yds (329 m)
Main Color 2 (MC2): 200 yds (183 m)
Contrast Color 2 (CC2): 200 yds (183 m)
Shown In
Blue Hills Fibers
MC1: 1 skein Soft Single in Rocket Orchid (light pink; 100% Superwash Merino; 400 yds 366 m per 100 g)
CC1: 1 skein Alpaca Merino in Dry Peonies (light brown variegated; 60% Superwash Merino, 20% Alpaca, 20% Nylon; 430 yds 393 m per 100 g)
MC2: 1 skein Soft Single in A Girl Has No Name (darker pink speckled; 100% Superwash Merino; 400 yds 366 m per 100 g)
CC2: 1 skein Dat Yak Sock in Tamarind (dark brown; 70% Superwash Merino, 20% Yak, 10% Nylon; 437 yds 400 m per 100 g)
Needles
32″ (81 cm) or longer US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles (Circular needles are used to accommodate the large number of stitches and for two-color brioche knitting. Adjust the needle size as needed to achieve the proper gauge.)
Tools and Notions
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Row counter (optional)
Cable needle or locking stitch marker for decreasing sts
2 st markers for noting center st
Gauge
19 stitches and 22 rows = 4″ (10 cm), measured in two-color brioche stitch knit flat (taken after blocking)
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- First published: January 2022
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- Last updated: April 9, 2022 …
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