Chapter 3, Pattern 2: Glorious and Dazzling. An asymmetrical triangle shawl knit on the bias, using two-color brioche.
Pattern information:
One Size
72″ (183 cm) wingspan and 24″ (61 cm) at its deepest point, measured after blocking
Yarn
960 yds (878 m) fingering/sock weight
Color A: 320 yds (293 m)
Color B: 330 yds (302 m)
Color C: 310 yds (283 m)
Shown In
Dream in Color Jilly single ply (100% Superwash Merino; 440 yds [402 m] per 113 g)
Color A: 1 skein Rochambeau (light mauve)
Color B: 1 skein Pinot (dark purple)
Color C: 1 skein Blue Fish (teal)
Needles
32″ (81 cm) or longer US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles. (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 (optional)
Gauge
19 stitches and 22 rows = 4″ (10 cm), measured in twocolor brioche stitch knit flat (taken after blocking)
