Mellifluous

Dive in and let your creativity lead the way. The Mellifluous shawl is designed from the point out to create an asymmetrical triangle that’s extra cozy. Use as many or as few colors as you like to create something as unique as you. It is a great for those skeins you just can’t say not to, or dig in your stash or scraps and create a pallet that makes you smile. 

Skill Level Advanced Beginner 

Finished Size

91”/231 cm wingspan

23”/58.5 cm deep

Gauges (Blocked)

24 sts x 48 rows = 4”/10cm square in Garter St

24 sts x 40 rows = 4”/10cm square in Stockinette St

24 sts x 32 rows = 4”/10cm square in Brioche Rib

Fingering weight yarns

Version 1: Color A 834 yds/762 m, Color B 810 yds/741 m. 

Version 2: Color A 100 yds/92 m, Color B 215 yds/197 m, Color C 190 yds/174 m, Color D 295 yds/270 m, Color E 390 yds/357 m, Color F 390 yds/357, & Color G 260 yds/238 m. 

Afterthought Icord: 100 yds

Two Color Sample Used: 

Traveling Yarn, Definition Collection, Paloma Fingering; 90% Superwash Superfine Merino, 10% Silk; 463 yds/423 m; 3.5 oz/100 g; 2 hanks of both Obsidian (A) and Crimson (B).

Seven Color Sample Used: 

Hue Loco; Merino Sock; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 400 yds/366 m; 3.5 oz/100g; 1 skein of each Big Sky (A), Cape Cod (B), Salt Flats (C), River of Grass (D), Boundary Waters (E), Sequoia (F), Pacific Crest (G).

Needle

US3/3.25 mm; 32”/80 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions

1 stitch marker, Cable needle or removable stitch marker, Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, row counter, blocking tools.

Skills Required

Basic Knitting Skills

Increasing and Decreasing

Two Color Brioche