Be Kind to Yourself

Introducing the "Be Kind to Yourself" shawl, a stunning large, top-down triangular shawl designed with a beautiful palette of three colors. This stylish piece features alternating sections of stockinette and captivating mosaic patterns, making it an enjoyable and engaging knitting project for crafters of all skill levels. The ingenious increases at the sides of each row ensure the perfect shape, allowing the shawl to drape gracefully around your shoulders for ultimate comfort and elegance.

SKILLS REQUIRED: To create the "Be Kind to Yourself" shawl, you will need to master essential knitting techniques including Knit, Purl, and various Increasing methods (knit into the front and back, purl into the front and back, Make One Right, and Make One Left). Additionally, you will learn the Garter Tab Cast On technique and how to slip stitches, making this project a fantastic opportunity to refine your skills while enjoying the crafting process.

GAUGE: Achieve a perfect fit with a gauge of 22 stitches x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) in stockinette stitch, blocked. A well-matched gauge ensures that your finished shawl looks and feels just right.

YARN: This shawl is made using the luxurious Malabrigo Arroyo yarn, composed of 100% Merino Superwash, providing exceptional softness and durability. For this project, you will need: 1 skein of color A (shown in Cereza, 305 m / 334 yds), 2 skeins of color B (shown in Sand Bank, 305 m / 334 yds), and 1 skein of color C (shown in Choco, 305 m / 334 yds). Based on my sample, I used 0.7 skeins of color A (totaling 214 m / 234 yds), 1.5 skeins of color B (totaling 458 m / 501 yds), and 0.9 skeins of color C (totaling 275 m / 301 yds).

Embrace the joy of knitting with the "Be Kind to Yourself" shawl and create a beautiful masterpiece that not only showcases your crafting skills but also adds a touch of elegance to your wardrobe.