Chapter 2, Pattern 2: Afterglow. An asymmetrical triangle shawl knit side to side using two-color brioche, with extra large stripes.
Pattern information:
One Size
80″ (203 cm) wingspan and 33″ (84 cm) depth
Yarn
1420 yds (1299 m) fingering/sock weight
Main Color 1 (MC1): 400 yds (366 m)
Contrast Color 1 (CC1): 380 yds (347 m)
Main Color 2 (MC2): 320 yds (293 m)
Contrast Color 2 (CC2): 320 yds (293 m)
Shown In
Artemis Yarns Single Merino (100% Superwash Merino; 400 yds [366 m] per 100 g)
MC1: 1 skein Harmonia (light cream speckled)
CC1: 1 skein Sanctuary (light gray speckled)
MC2: 1 skein Phoebe (darker gray speckled)
CC2: 1 skein Hades (black)
Needles
40″ (101.5 cm) US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle (Circular needles are used to accommodate a large number of stitches and for two-color brioche knitting. Adjust the needle size as needed to achieve the proper gauge.)
Tools and Notions
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Row counter
Gauge
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4″ (10 cm), measured in two-color brioche stitch knit flat (taken after blocking)
