Sakura Season

Sakura Season shawl was inspired by abundant cherry blossoms we are lucky to enjoy every spring. The soft pink and off white colour combo used in this asymmetrical triangle shawl reflects the beauty of these gentle flowers.

The shawl is worked on the bias starting at the tip with a few cast-on stitches. It is knit in blocks of a single colour and 2-colour stitch patterns. And though the colour-work may look complex and intimidating at first glance, it is done with the slip stitch technique and very basic cable stitches. This means you work with only one strand of yarn per row, alternating colours every two rows.

Skill level - Intermediate

Finished Measurements

Depth: 25 inches / 63.5 cm
Width: 63 inches / 160 cm

Yardage required

Total: 819 yards / 750 meters
LC: 546 yards / 500 meters
DC: 273 yards / 250 meters

Yarn used in sample

Cascade 220 Fingering
(273 yards / 250 meters; 1.76 ounces / 50 grams)
LC - 9591 Buff, 2 skeins
DC - 9621 Mauve Orchid, 1 skein

Materials

US #4 / 3.5 mm needles (24 inches / 60 cm or longer circular needles - to accommodate all the stitches), or size to obtain gauge; tapestry needle;
2 cable needles