Cross Country Skiing

Introducing the Chevron and Garter Shawl, a beautifully crafted knitting pattern designed to take your skills to the next level. This stunning shawl is worked from a narrow beginning to a wide, delicate lacey end, creating an elegant triangle shape. As you knit, you may find that the rows become longer and longer, reminiscent of skiing uphill. But don't worry—the delightful color changes provide a scenic distraction, making it easy to maintain your momentum. And before you know it, you'll reach the lace section, where you can gracefully slalom back and forth across each valley until you arrive at the final touch: a stretchy picot bind-off. Whew, that was fun! Ready to knit it again?

This pattern is perfect for knitters looking to enhance their skills with various techniques. You'll learn the Knitted Cast On, explore simple lace (right side only), and master the art of joining colors harmoniously.

For this project, we recommend using Sunday Knits five-color gradients: you’ll need 1 full gradient (or 1 full plus 1 mini, and 2 full gradients) for sizes S (M, L). If you're thinking of substituting yarn, feel free to explore any light sport weight yarns that meet the required gauge—overall, you'll need a total yarn length of approximately 1010 (1550, 2200) yards / 920 (1420, 2010) meters.

The pattern includes comprehensive features such as easy-to-follow written instructions, a glossary of terms, a linked tutorial for additional guidance, and a color sequence of the sample shawl. We also encourage you to unleash your creativity and create a personalized colorway for your shawl to make it truly one-of-a-kind!

This Chevron and Garter Shawl pattern is perfect for knitters of all skill levels who are eager to improve their techniques while creating a beautiful, functional accessory. So grab your knitting needles and get ready to embark on this exciting journey!