The Silver Lining Shawl is inspired by the summer and all the fun neon colors that seem to make an appearance every year during this season.

Designing this shawl has been a lot of fun, I wanted to create a big, light and airy shawl that is perfect for summer days and that showcased the colors in a fun way.
This shawl is meant to be a fun, relaxing project. While knitting it I knew I wanted to keep it simple but also bring a bit of a challenge to the project, so I decided a lace mesh that is just a simple 2 row repeat was the best option.

This is a triangle shaped shawl, with a very easy to follow pattern, knitted with bigger sized needles to make it even better and it is perfect for showcasing 2 contrasting colors.

Definition of silver lining
: a consoling or hopeful prospect
Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

Materials
4.5mm (7US) needles or size needed to obtain gauge with a 120cm (47”) cable or longer to accommodate all stitches
Stitch markers (4)
Neon Sky (Color A) 100g / 437 yds(400m) – Over the Moon Yarn in their Electron Sock fingering weight base (85% merino / 15% SW Merino / Nylon)
Solar Wind (Color B) 100g / 437 yds(400m) – Over the Moon Yarn in their Electron Sock fingering weight base (85% merino / 15% SW Merino / Nylon)
Scissors
Darning needle

Level
Beginner (this pattern calls for garter tab cast on, stockinette stitch, a simple lace mesh and eyelets.)

Gauge
Measured over stockinette stitch knit flat on smaller needles after blocking 16 Sts and 30 rows / 4” (10cm)

Approximate Shawl measurements:
223 cm (90”) long by 86 cm (34”) deep.

** Gauge is not essential for this design, although keep in mind that your gauge will determine the amount of yarn you require for the shawl and it will affect the final measurements.