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This is a PDF knitting pattern
Explore short rows and fun stitch patterns with this colorful Westknits shawl. Start the center of the shawl with striped short row wedges followed by two-color brioche. Yarn over mesh holes decorate the border along with another band of brioche. Choose 5 colors to knit this long shawl shape and try incorporating texture like the super frothy Qing Fibre Baby Suri Alpaca.
Experiment with colors and textures and have fun!
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Size
One Size
Finished Measurements
96” / 244cm wingspan,
24” / 61cm from CO to BO edge. Measurements taken after blocking.
Yarn
Fingering weight
Yardage
Color A - 375 yds / 343m
Color B - 280 yds / 256m
Color C - 210 yds / 192m
Color D - 210 yds / 192m
Color E - 260 yds / 238m
Needles
47” US 5 / 3.75mm circular
Notions
2 stitch markers, tapestry needle
Gauge
24 sts & 48 rows = 4” / 10cm in SECTION 1 pattern (2 rows stockinette / 2 rows garter)
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Qing Fibre Merino Singles
(100% Merino Wool; 400yds / 366m per 100g skein)
Color A - Okinami (dark blue)
Color B - Nassau (turquoise)
Color C - Siren (speckled green/cream)
Color E - Moss (dark green)
Qing Fibre Melted Baby Suri
(65% Alpaca, 20% Wool, 15% Silk; 191yds / 175m per 50g skein)
Color D - Cha Cha (fluffy green/pink speckles)
