The Story Hour Shawl is a boomerang-style shawl that begins at the narrow end and grows ever larger as you continue through the mosaic and eyelet stitch patterns. It highlights a collection of mini-skeins inspired by beloved childhood tales and dyed by Mary Beth and Helen of Toad Hollow Yarns. Perfect for allowing you to knit some favorite stories into a wearable piece of art.

Of all the patterns in the Tales of Childhood Collection, this shawl is the second easiest to make (the Chapter by Chapter Cap is the easiest). It can still be tricky thanks to some of the lesser known stitches. I’ve linked photo tutorials in the pattern’s Stitch Guide to help you out should you need them.

Pattern is both written and charted.

Pattern featured on Episode 123 of The Crafty Toads.

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Notes:
I’ve provided different gauges for the different stitch patterns. Depending on your knitting style, you may need go up to a US 6 (4.0 mm) for the mosaic section. Even though this isn’t a fitted garment, you will be happier with your fabric if you swatch a bit first for this pattern.

This pattern has been test knit and tech edited.
(Thanks, Sue-Cat & test knitters!)

Yarn:
(all in fingering-weight)
MC - Approx 400 - 670 yds (365 - 613 m)
CC1 - Approx 20 yds (19 m)
CC2 - Approx 40 yds (37 m)
CC3 - Approx 40 yds (37 m)
CC4 - Approx 40 yds (37 m)
CC5 (Large size only) - Approx 50 yds (46 m)
CC6 (Large size only) - Approx 25 yds (23 m)

Large Sample Used:
Toad Hollow Yarns Sock Toad
80/20 Merino/Nylon
400 yds (365 m) / 100 g

In the Colorways:
MC (pink) - Mawwiage
CC1 (grey) - Specter
CC2 (blue) - Hanging the Stars
CC3 (purple) - Susan
CC4 (green-blue) - Moonstone
CC5 (variegated) - Christmas at Hogwarts
CC6 (green) - Mr. Carrisford

Needles:

• US 3 (3.25 mm) Circular Needles (straights will not work) or size to obtain gauge
• US 5 (3.75 mm) Circular Needles (straights will not work) or size to obtain gauge

Notions:

• Stitch Markers
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

Sizes:
Small (Large)

Measurements:
49” x 17.5” / 125 x 45 cm (68” x 24” / 173 x 61 cm)

Gauge:
29 sts x 27 rows / 4” (10 cm) in ToC Eyelet Pattern, blocked
38 sts x 52 rows / 4” (10 cm) in ToC Mosaic Pattern, blocked

Stitches Used:
(tutorials are linked)

• Icelandic Bind Off
• Cast On
• knit
• k2tog
• make 1
• make 1 purlwise
• Mosaic Twist Left (RS)
• Mosaic Twist Left (WS)
• Mosaic Twist Right (RS)
• Mosaic Twist Right (WS)
• purl
• p2tog
• slip
• ssk
• yarn over

Note: The Mosaic Twists used in this pattern can be problematic for tight knitters. Please make sure to swatch ahead of time to ensure that you’re able to get a nice fabric.