Pride Like the Wind

Every year as June approaches, I look forward to having another rainbow on my needles. This year's Pride fundraising design did not disappoint. 

This vibrant triangular shawl calls to mind the Inclusivity Pride flag, while its stitch details are reminiscent of the ridged scallops and seafoam of the Washington state coastline where the yarn was lovingly hand-dyed by the creative dyers at Purly Shell Fiber Arts — or perhaps they're the scales of the shop's memorable mermaid logo.

Crafted with care and meaning, this shawl transmits good intentions with every stitch. I hope it spreads joy in your life as you wrap yourself or a loved one in its soft and cheerful warmth, all the while benefitting three nonprofits that uplift and support the LGBTQIA+ community. Proceeds from this pattern's sales in the month of June are donated to the Trevor Project, the Human Rights Campaign, and Knit the Rainbow.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Skills/Techniques: slip-stitch colorwork; I-cord, I-cord tab cast on (instructions and tutorial link provided), I-cord bind off (tutorial link provided)

Yarn: Purly Shell Fiber Arts Progressive Pride Shawl Kit in Awesome Sock base 2-ply 80/20 merino/nylon sock yarn, consisting of one full skein of Empower Equality (MC) and eight 20g (80 yd/73m) mini skeins in the Progressive Pride colorway, or one full skein and eight mini skeins of sock yarn in a similar weight and yardage. 

Needles: 60"/152cm US6 /4.0 mm circular needles or size to obtain gauge.

Notions: 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors

Gauge: 21 sts and 48 rows to 4"/10cm in Garter Slip pattern, before blocking

Measurements:  60" wide by 29" tall after blocking