I designed this shawl to create a beautiful gradient of colour, representing the soft and calming transition from the warmth of the day to the cool of the night.

The fade from one colour to the next is created using a gentle blending of yarns held together, which creates the slow gradient across the shawl. To create the fade I used 5 different DK colours. For a lighter weight shawl you could use 4 ply yarn instead.

If you prefer, you could use an ombré yarn; for which you would need approx 500m.

I have also made one with 10g skeins blended together so this could also be used as a great stash buster, or opportunity to use up lots of beautiful mini skeins.

The construction itself is a fairly simple 4 row repeat, making this the ideal project for those times you wish to sit and get lost in thought while crocheting; making this a relaxing and enjoyable make.

The pattern uses basic stitches (dc/sc, htr/hdc, tr/dc) so is suitable for beginner to intermediate.

There are two files; UK and US terminology, both with a chart as well as written instructions. Colour photos are included as well as instructions for making the tassels.

I hope you enjoy making this. For more of my patterns please see my pattern store, or follow me on Instagram to see what I am up to next! @the_burrow_uk