Lonely Road
$5.07
**Lonely Road Shawl Pattern: A Beautiful Color Blocked Garter Stitch Design**
The **Lonely Road Shawl** showcases an exquisite and unique color-blocked garter stitch construction that adds a modern twist to your knitting repertoire. This stunning shawl begins with two modules of knit fabric, which are skillfully grafted together at a certain point, resulting in a seamless and elegant finished piece.
**Materials and Tools Needed**
To create the Lonely Road Shawl, you'll need the following materials:
- **Yarn:**
- 2 skeins of Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Merino Wool), providing exceptional softness and warmth. You'll need 335 yards (306 meters) per skein, with one skein in the beautiful "Reflecting Pool" shade and another in "Martes."
- **Needles:**
- Two 3.5mm (US 4) 40-inch (100 cm) long circular knitting needles to accommodate the shawl's size.
- **Accessories:**
- 4 stitch markers to help keep track of your stitches.
- A tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing touches.
**Techniques and Skills Involved**
This pattern is categorized as **intermediate**, and it will enhance your knitting skills as you work through several techniques, including:
- Garter tab cast-on for a clean start.
- Grafting garter stitch to seamlessly join the modules.
- Short rows to create dimension and shape.
- Basic increases to widen the shawl gracefully.
**Dimensions of the Finished Shawl**
Upon completion, the **Lonely Road Shawl** measures:
- Width: 76 inches (193 cm), offering generous coverage.
- Height: 20 inches (51 cm), making it a versatile accessory for any outfit.
**Gauge Information**
To ensure your shawl turns out as beautifully as intended, strive for a gauge of:
- 19 stitches x 46 rows (equivalent to 23 ridges) per 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch.
**Acknowledgments**
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Sashka (sashkaknits on Ravelry) for her exceptional technical editing skills, as well as to my wonderful testers: Bha (bhavanastephen), Georgina (GeorginaG), and Cath (KnitterScarlet). Their invaluable feedback helped refine this pattern into its final form. Additionally, I am grateful to photographer Geneviève Bisson for the stunning visuals associated with this shawl.
**Copyright and Usage Information**
This pattern is available for both free and paid distribution, allowing all knitting enthusiasts to enjoy and create their own **Lonely Road Shawl**. Please respect the copyright guidelines when sharing or using this pattern.
With its eye-catching design and comforting warmth, the Lonely Road Shawl is an ideal project for knitters looking to explore new skills while creating a beautiful accessory. Start your knitting journey today and embrace the art of knitting with this stunning pattern!
