Brushstrokes

Discover the beauty of this top-down, triangular shawl that elegantly showcases cables paired with elongated stitches, perfect for highlighting the rich colors found in a highly variegated skein of hand-dyed yarn. This stunning design features short rows in the final garter section, adding extra wingspan and a graceful drape to your finished piece.

Skills Required: If you want to take on this knitting project, you should be comfortable with skills like increasing, creating cables, and working short rows. This pattern is an excellent way to elevate your knitting expertise while producing a gorgeous accessory.

Materials Needed: For this shawl, you'll need 800 yards of fingering-weight yarn, including 625 yards of your main color and 175 yards for the contrasting color. A stitch marker will help you keep track of your progress, and a cable needle (optional but recommended) is useful for crossing elongated stitches. Note that for this project, you should use a larger cable needle than you typically would for fingering-weight yarn to accommodate the elongated stitches. Additionally, have a tapestry needle on hand for weaving in ends, as well as your blocking supplies to ensure your shawl takes its beautiful shape.

*The sample shawl was crafted using Fleece Artist Merino Slim yarn in the stunning Forillon National Park Colorway, complemented by Malabrigo Mechita in Natural.*

Whether you are looking to expand your knitting repertoire or create a standout accessory that makes a statement, this triangular shawl pattern is a delightful choice for knitters of all levels. Dive into this creative knitting adventure and enjoy the process of turning beautiful yarn into a work of art!