Chapter 4, Pattern 3: Striking and Dynamic. A rectangular shawl with striking increases and decreases, manipulating the fabric between stripes of color.
Pattern information:
One Size
80″ (203 cm) long and 20″ (51 cm) wide, measured after blocking
Yarn
1390 yds (1271 m) fingering/sock weight
Color A: 464 yds (424 m)
Color B: 463 yds (423 m)
Color C: 463 yds (423 m)
Shown In
Serendipitous Wool Guru (75% Blue Face Leicester, 25% Nylon; 464 yds [424 m] per 100 g) and Vayu (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 463 yds [423 m] per 100 g)
Color A: 1 skein Guru in Sweet Sage (mint)
Color B: 1 skein Vayu in Another Earth (pink speckled)
Color C: 1 skein Vayu in Mushrooms (purple variegated)
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
4 stitch markers to note pattern repeats
1 locking stitch marker or cable needle used for decreasing stitches
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Row counter (optional)
Gauge
15 stitches and 16 rows = 4″ (10 cm), measured in two-color brioche lace stitch pattern knit flat (taken after blocking)
