Branch Out by Alyssa Coffey

Branch Out

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Knitting
September 2020
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
700 - 750 yards (640 - 686 m)
110" (280 cm) wingspan, 23" (58.5 cm) deep
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

Ground yourself in simple textures and repetitive motion. Breathe deeply and be rooted in your surroundings. Wrap yourself in cozy garter stitch as a reminder to reach outwards and inwards.

Healthy amounts of short rows, simple decreases, and eyelets add excitement to a relaxing, heartwarmingly autumnal shawl. Branch Out pairs well with hot tea, apple cider, or cocoa. Pattern includes directions for One-Color, Two-Color, and Three-Color or Color Block shawls.

Yarn: Patons Classic Wool Worsted (100% wool, 100 g, 194 yd/178m yds, 100 g). Sample shown in Natural Mix. Any worsted weight yarn may be substituted.

  • One-Color Shawl: 720-770 yards (4 skeins).
  • Two-Color Shawl: 250 yards Color A (2 skeins), 200 yards Color B (1 skein), 330 yards Color C (2 skeins).
  • Color Block/Three-Color Shawl: 325 yards Colors A and C (2 skeins each), 110 yards Color B (1 skein).

Dimensions: 110”/280 cm long, 23”/58.5 cm deep (after blocking).
Gauge: 13 sts x 32 rows = 4”/10 cm garter stitch, blocked. Exact gauge is not essential; swatching is suggested.
Needles: US 8 (5 mm), or size to obtain gauge. Circular needle, at least 24” circumference.
Notions: Two stitch markers, darning needle, spare needle or long piece of waste yarn for holding stitches.

Techniques: garter tab cast-on, yarn over, eyelets, increase (kfb), decreases (ssk, k2tog), wrap-and-turn short rows.