This pattern was originally published as Knitting Bee’s contribution to the 2019 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 7-10, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. Each shop’s pattern(s) will be available free with purchase at that shop during the Rose City Yarn Crawl. All patterns will also be available for download individually or as part of our 2019 Collection: A Walk in the Park: 2019 Rose City Yarn Crawl Pattern Collection.

This shawl was inspired by the Art Wall fence along the east side of Tanner Springs Park in the Pearl District. Whether you select colors to reflect the recovered rails tracks and translucent blue glass of the original Art Wall or colors that reflect your own vision, we hope you will enjoy wearing this shawl where ever your travels take you.

Yarn
(3) skeins Mechita by Malabrigo Yarn (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 420 yards/100g); shown in colorways #121 Marte (Color A - one skein) and #845 Cirrus Gray (Color B - two skeins)

Finished Measurements
22” wide x 64” long after blocking

Gauge
In pattern - 17 dc sts; 10 rows (2 Color B section + 1 Color A section) = 4” after blocking

Pattern rep is 10 + 1 - if not using foundation double crochet add 2 for chain

Hook
Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
(4) locking stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Optional supplies for beading: 30g size 6/o glass beads, shown in Miyuki Purple-lined Amethyst AB (approx. 395 beads per 30g) and a 1.25mm steel crochet hook

Skill Level
Intermediate