The Banner Day Shawlette features striped i-cord edges and bold patterns reminiscent of decorative banners. It is worked from widest to narrowest point and comes in two charted motifs. Catch floats traditionally or with the ladderback jacquard technique to prevent float colors from showing through.

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate-level

MEASURES
Block to desired measurements; sample blocked to approx. 49” wide x 21” long

YARN
Heart Motif:
-about 79g/316yds in fingering weight (Background Color), sample used A Chick That Knitz Deluxe Sock in Lollybroch
-about 47g/188 yds in fingering weight (Contrast Color), sample used A Chick That Knitz Singles Fingering in Young at Heart (sub Dusty Rose if color is unavailable)

Cross Motif:
-about 74g/296yds in fingering weight (Background Color), sample used A Chick That Knitz Singles Fingering in Onyx
-about 45g/180yds in fingering weight (Contrast Color), sample used A Chick That Knitz 80/20 Sock in Pearl

NEEDLES
US 4 (3.50mm) 32” or 40” circular needles

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
double stitch (instructions included), i-cord creation and bind off (instructions included), grafting i-cord ends (tutorial link provided)