8 Simple Stripes

This striped garter shawl is worked asymmetrically from one corner point to the opposite edge. Simple increase and decrease stitches shape the shawl into a beautifully soft triangular shape. Choose two complementary colours to work the stripes and the frequent colour changes will help this project fly off the needles.

Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% superwash merino wool; 420 yd [384 m]/3.53 oz [100 g]). 1 skein, or approx 300 yds, MC and 1 skein, or approx  200 yds, CC. Shown in Begonia Leaf (MC) and Tannehill (CC).

Emily C Gillies Merino Sock (80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; 420 yd [384 m]/4.06 oz [115 g]). 1 skein, or approx 300 yds, MC and 1 skein, or approx 200 yds, CC. Shown in Blue Spruce (MC) and Copper (CC).

Needles: US size 6 [4.0 mm] 24” [60 cm] circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge.
*Shawl is worked flat but circular needle will accommodate large number of sts.

Finished measurements: Approximately 21 inches (53 cm) deep at middle point and 61 inches (155 cm) long across top edge, after blocking.

Skills required: Increasing, decreasing, blocking. Stitches used: k, p, sl1, kfb, k2tog.

Pattern includes notes, list of abbreviations, diagram, and written instructions.

Published September 2015.