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Shimmer and Glisten
Chapter 3, Pattern 3: Shimmer and Glisten.
A crescent-shaped shawl with exciting stripes of two-color brioche and garter stitch.
One Size
80″ (203 cm) wingspan and 17″ (43 cm) depth, measured after blocking.
Yarn
900 yds (823 m) fingering/sock weight
Colors A, B and C: 210 yds (192 m)
Color D: 270 yds (247 m)
Shown In
Aya Fibers English Rose single ply (100% Merino; 400 yds 366 m per 100 g)
Color A: 1 skein in Beach Walk (creamy turquoise speckled)
Color B: 1 skein in Surprise Me (turquoise)
Color C: 1 skein in Matcha (green)
Color D: 1 skein in Slush (pink)
Needles
32″ (81 cm) or longer US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles (Circular needles are used to accommodate a 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 st marker for use in decreasing brioche sts
Gauge
18 stitches and 48 rows = 4″ (10 cm), measured in garter stitch knit flat (taken after blocking)
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- First published: January 2022
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