Sisters Shawl is a two-in-one pattern. You have the option of knitting a “big sister” cosy DK weight shawl (photo 1) or a “wee sister” lightweight shawlette (photo 2) with one skein of fingering weight yarn. The Shawlette gives you a chance to use that special one skein you have in your stash or to knit a quick gift knit.

The pattern features five textured stitch blocks, with garter stitch blocks in-between. It is a simple make but not so much that it is boring.

The shawl is an asymmetric triangle, beginning with slow increases on one side, and then rapid decreases to the end.

Size: Two sizes
Fingering weight 137 cm / 54 inches wingspan
30 cm / 12 inches at deepest point
(Before blocking wingspan = 110 cm / 43 in)
DK weight 190 cm / 75 inches wingspan
43 cm / 17 inches at deepest point
(Before blocking wingspan = 155 cm / 61 in)

Needles: Fingering weight 3.75 mm (US 5) needles
DK weight 4.5 mm (US 7) needles

Gauge:
Fingering weight 27 sts x 32 rows per 4 inches using 3.75 mm (US 5 ) needles in garter stitch after blocking

DK weight 18 sts x 26 rows per 4 inches using 4.5 mm (US 7 ) needles in garter stitch after blocking

Yarn:
Fingering weight 100g (459 yds/420 m) fingering weight yarn
DK weight 2 x 100g (246 yds/225 m) DK weight yarn
Yarns used in sample: Elderflower Stitches Supersock 75/25 & Super DK ”Stormy Skies”