Progress Notes

• I wanted a black, but not boring, shawl; aimed for subtle contrast.
• CO and worked first 4 rows with US 6 needles. Worked remaining garter stripes with US 7.
• I read on other project pages that once you reach the stitch count of 117, multiples of 8 stitches can be added to garter section to increase shawl size. I increased garter section of shawl to 125 sts, then added lifeline.
• First few rows of brioche looked loose and sloppy. Ripped back to lifeline and switched to US 6 needles. Looked better.
• I think I unintentionally omitted a brioche repeat. The brioche section of my shawl looks shorter compared to other FOs.
• I wish Mowry could have identified the name of the bind off used in the pattern. It would have made searching for a supporting video easier. I wish this pattern could have incorporated charts too. Overall, this is a nice design and was an enjoyable project.

Gauge
unblocked garter section: 19sts x 42 rows per 4”
blocked garter section: 18sts x 32 rows per 4”

yarn usage

• MC: beginning wt=197g; at end of garter section (125 sts)=124.5g; end of brioche section=72g; after BO=71g
• CC: beginning wt=195g; at end of garter section (125 sts)=123.5g; end of brioche section=74g

Measurements
pre-blocking: 64” x 17”
post-blocking: 72” x 23.5”

Helpful Videos
2 color brioche - Stephen West
brk4st incr - Andrea Mowry
brkyobrk incr - Andrea Mowry
Jenny’s Surprisingly Stretchy BO - Andrea Mowry