Happiness shawl
Knitted entirely sideways and all in one piece. Simple garter stitches, switching between 5 different yarns, including two fabulous Chenilles to create textures. There is one surprise though, a pretty stranded flower motif in the middle.
The shape is almost a triangle but with a flat bottom middle. The size measures 72” in overall length and 20” in middle height.
The pattern is written, includes a how to float stitches in the back video link and a chart for the flower motif.
Yarn
C1- Aran in color, a colorful acrylic aran weight with 132 yards/100 grams a skein. 2 skeins.
C2- Allero, a 50/50 cotton/acrylic DK/light weight worsted weight held double, 154 yards a skein. 2 skeins used.
C3- Chenille, a bulky weight. 40 yards.
C4- Chenille, a bulky weight. 40 yards.
C5- Allero, as C2 contrasting color, held double.
1 skein used.
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Notions needed
US 13 (9 mm) circular needle 36” (91 cm) in length.
3 Stitch markers.
Tapestry needle or crochet hook for finishing.
Gauge
9 sts and 15 rows in garter stitch in aran weight yarn.
Techniques applied
Knitting, purling, color changes, increasing, decreasing, stranded knitting, binding off loosely, weaving in ends, Blocking is optional. For my sample I blocked the stranded flower motif section only.
Enjoy your fun shawl