Merinda
Discover the vibrant world of knitting with the Merinda shawl pattern, a perfect way to let your unique colour style shine through! Featuring eye-popping neons, speckled hand-dyes, and elegant neutrals, this pattern is designed for three distinctive colours, but it can be easily adapted to showcase any combination of yarns that you love. The Merinda's rhythmic increases beautifully craft an asymmetrical triangular shape, making it not only a joy to knit but also a stunning accessory that is easy to wear. Whether you're looking to create a striking statement piece or a subtle, elegant wrap, the Merinda shawl is truly sublime!
YARN REQUIREMENTS: For this beautiful fingering weight / 4-ply shawl, you will need three colours: Main Colour (MC): 420 yd / 384 m, Contrasting Colour 1 (CC1): 420 yd / 384 m, and Contrasting Colour 2 (CC2): 420 yd / 384 m. Choose your yarn wisely to bring out the best in your design!
This exquisite Blue/Grey sample showcases the Merinda shawl in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% Merino, 420 yd / 384 m per skein). The Main Colour (MC) is French Grey, while the Contrasting Colour 1 (CC1) is Gossamer. For a dramatic twist, we incorporated Gradiance Yarns in fingering weight BFL (100% BFL wool, 437 yd / 400 m per skein) for Contrasting Colour 2 (CC2): Storm Cloud.
For those who love playful colour combinations, check out the Purple/Blue sample. The Main Colour (MC) is Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn (90% Superwash Merino, 10% Nylon, 385 yd / 350 m per 100 g), beautifully named Birthday Cake. The contrasting hues, CC1 and CC2, are Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% Merino, 420 yd / 384 m per skein), with CC1 in Silver Fox and CC2 in the rich tone of Stovepipe.
Unleash your creativity with the Merinda shawl knitting pattern and explore endless possibilities with colour and texture. Your knitting adventure awaits!