Divisions by Lesley Anne Robinson

Divisions

Knitting
July 2022
Light Fingering ?
19 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch knit flat (taken after blocking)
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1152 yards (1053 m)
One size: 70” / 178 cm wingspan and 35” / 89 cm deep, measured after blocking
English
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Divisions : an asymmetrical triangle-shaped shawl with divisions of two-color brioche and garter stitch, alternating in stripes of different color combinations, ending with a striking basket weave border which combines garter stitch and two-color brioche.

Yarn Notes:
This shawl uses 3 skeins of light fingering weight yarn! Colors A & B use less than 400 yards / 366 meters, but Color C uses over 400 yards / 366 meters. Grab 3 different colors with high contrast and knit a gigantic squishy shawl filled with tons of brioche and garter stitch! See my yarn in skein form in the last photo here.

Skill level:
This is a fabulous beginner brioche shawl for those wanting to learn two-color brioche knit flat!!

Techniques used:
knit, purl, knit increases, brioche knit (brk), brioche purl (brp), brkyobrk (2-st brioche increase), sl1yo, Twisted German Cast On, Elastic Bind Off, sideways triangular shawl knitting.

This pattern has written instructions only.

Construction Notes:
This asymmetrical triangle shawl is knit from side to side, casting on very few stitches, then increasing stitches only on the left edge of the shawl until binding off. You will be alternating between garter stitch stripes and two-color brioche wedges, which will continue until the basket weave border. You will also be alternating your colors so you can see every combination together, with the garter stitch stripes blending each stripe to the next. Once you get to the border, you will be working garter stitch and two-color brioche in the same row, creating an interesting basket weave texture!

Asymmetrical triangle shawls are my favorite shawl shape! I love styling this one around my neck and shoulders kerchief-style, showing off the interesting textural stripes. It’s so easy to throw on over your favorite outfit!

» One Size:
70” / 178 cm wingspan and 35” / 89 cm deep, measured after blocking.

» Gauge:
19 sts and 44 rows = 4” / 10 cm; measured in garter stitch knit flat (taken after blocking).

MATERIALS:

» Yarn: Light Fingering / Sock weight
1152 yds / 1053 m
Color A: 370 yds / 338 m
Color B: 366 yds / 335 m
Color C: 416 yds / 380 m

» Shown in: Breaking Yarn Sock (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 463 yds / 423 m per 100 g)
A: 1 skein in Crystal Meth (blue)
B: 1 skein in Breaking Princess (pink)
C: 1 skein in Walter White (green)

» Needles:
32” / 81 cm or longer US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles

Circular needles are used for two-color brioche knitting, and to accommodate a large number of stitches.

Adjust needle size as needed to obtain proper gauge.

» Tools:
tapestry needle for weaving in ends, row counter or your preferred method of keeping track of your pattern, 20 stitch markers for noting pattern repeats

Many thanks to Michaeli from Breaking Yarn for their amazing yarn support and design inspiration!! Thank you to my tech editor Sam Winkler (Bewildered Panda Knits) for all her help in editing my pattern!! Also a HUGE thank you to all my Patrons and test knitters for their help in testing out this pattern!! Be sure to check out their projects for some serious color inspiration!!