Pair a variegated or speckled yarn with a solid for this pattern and let them work together to create a unique and cozy pattern. The shawl is begins with 2 shallow triangles, started from the outside, which are then connected with a diamond shape and short-rows. This construction creates a beautiful, unique shape, which stays well on your shoulders, drapes around you and keeps you warm.
Yarn
The designer used unmarked skeins from her stash. These yarns are quite close.
Color A: Three Irish Girls Springvale Sock (100% merino; 370 yds [338 m]/3.5oz): “You are my sunshine”, 1 skein
Color B: Rowan Cotton Glace (100% cotton; 125 yds [114 m]/1.76oz): RG867 Precious, 5 balls
Needle
Size US 5 (3.75 mm) needles, [2] 40″ (100cm) circulars or [1] 60” (150 cm) needle]
Or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
22 sts and 24 rows = 4″ [10cm] in St st, blocked, in color B (sport weight)
20 sts and 44 rows = 4” [10cm] in garter st, blocked, in color A (fingering weight)
Size
79″ [201cm] long and 32″ [81.5cm] deep
Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch markers.
Abbreviations
See our standard abbreviations.
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About the Designer: Linette Grayum
Linette learned to knit when she was young. She recently picked it back up and has been knitting and designing ever since, pushing her experience and knowledge with every project.
Having recently moved to a nomadic life, she knits mostly outdoors—hiking, rock climbing and camping—and finds her inspirations there.
Find her at: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/linette-grayum-designs.
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