INTRODUCTION: In celebration of Periwinkle Sheep Yarn’s 20th anniversary, I designed the Wild Orchis Shawl! I was first inspired by the colors I picked out of Periwinkle Sheep’s Merino DK yarn. I thought about what could incorporate all these beautiful colors in a fun and unique look. It turns out the “wild” in Wild Orchis Shawl is represented by all the changes in textures and color striping in each section to create an interesting knitting experience while in a simple, asymmetrical shape.

DESCRIPTION: unique shape shawl with i-cord border, slip stitches, striping, increases and decreases.

NEEDLE: US 8/5.0 mm or any size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE: 21 sts by 36 rows in 4”/10 cm (in slip stitch pattern, after blocking)

NOTIONS: gauge ruler if needed

YARN: DK weight

Sample knit with: Periwinkle Sheep, “Merino DK”, 100% Superwash Merino

1 skein each color, 230 yds (210 m)/100 grams

Color A: “Althea” (pink)

Color B: “Any Port in a Storm” (red)

Color C: “Periwinkle” (purple)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Approx. 80”/203 cm length with 14”/35 cm at widest point.

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