Dream Lake Shawl Pattern

The Dream Lake Shawl is an adaptation of my Dream Lake Cowl design. The shawl is an asymmetrical triangle worked corner to short edge that cycles through your chosen colors and through a variety of attractive textures.

The pattern includes written instructions as well as charts. Two variations for the lace panels are provided.

Three sizes are included: S, M, L

Finished Sizes
Small: 23 in/58 cm x 30 in/76 cm x 38 in/97 cm with a center depth of 18 in/46 cm
Medium: 32 in/ 81 cm x 45 in/114 cm x 55 in/140 cm with a center depth of 26 in/66 cm
Large: 40 in/102 cm x 57 in/145 cm x 69 in/175 cm with a center depth of 32 in/81 cm

Gauge 
17 sts and 23 rows in stockinette stitch = 4 in/10 cm.

Recommended Materials
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Suggested Yarn
Approximately 343 (664, 1034) yards of Knerd String DK, 100g/231 yds/211 m, 100% Superwash Merino
Small: Two colors: C1 163 yards / 149 meters; C2 180 yards / 165 meters
Medium: Three colors: C1 211 yards / 193 meters; C2 163 yards / 149 meters; C3 290 yards / 265 meters
Large: Four colors: C1 231 yards / 211 meters; C2 186 yards / 170 meters; C3 231 yards / 211 meters; C4 386 yards / 353 meters

Small sample was made with Knerd String DK in the following colorways: Alpine Lake and Rhymes with Seal.
Medium sample was made with Knerd String DK in the following colorways: Shade 1 of 50, Peachy and Earthy.
Large sample was made with Knerd String DK in the following colorways: Circle in the Sand; Castlewood Canyon; Dandy, Lion and Inlet Trail.

Needles 
Size US 8/5 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge. A circular needle format is required for working the brioche panels.

Notions
scissors
tapestry needle
stitch markers
cable-stitch holder or safety pin stitch marker

Techniques
knit, purl, slipped stitches, increases and decreases including yo, m1L, p2tog, k2tog, and ssk.
Brioche Techniques
brioche knit, brioche purl, brioche increases and decreases including brpyobrp, and br4st dec.

Sources
This pattern uses the brioche terminology developed by Nancy Marchant. For more information, visit http://www.briochestitch.com/.

Pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested.

If you reside within the state of Colorado, USA, you may be charged a sales tax of 4% of the purchase price.