Knit using two gently marled, coordinating tones of soft, bouncy Cobblestone, the Redbud Shawl makes a statement with plush fabric and vertical lines of rib created with two-color brioche. These lines are accented with stripes of garter stitch along the top border. This reversible triangular accessory is perfect for layering up and staying cozy.
DIFFICULTY Easy
SIZES One Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Wingspan: 57” Depth at Center: 23”
MATERIALS Fibra Natura Cobblestone (100% superwash merino wool; 200g/612 yds) • 107 Cotton Candy (MC) – 1 ball • 109 Dried Flowers (CC) – 1 ball Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) 32” circular or longer (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers
GAUGE 21 sts x 45 rows = 4” in Two-Color Brioche 21 sts x 42 rows = 4” in Garter st Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES This shawl is knit flat from the bottom up, beginning with the tip and increasing to the widest edge. Use the Two-Color Brioche instructions from the Stitch Guide for your gauge swatch and to familiarize yourself with Two-Color Brioche. While working Brioche, after every row you will slide your stitches to the opposite side of the needle. Straight needles are not suitable for this project.
The Redbud Shawl is available as part of the e-book Free Spirit and as an individual pattern on Ravelry.