Engrain Shawl by Sarah Opie

Engrain Shawl

Knitting
July 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
800 - 900 yards (732 - 823 m)
One Size
English
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ABOUT
Sometimes the perfect fade arrives in your yarn stash completely by accident. This is exactly how the Engrain Shawl came to be. Three skeins that came to me at different times, called for an elegant fading shawl. The first skein, by Skein Study is Colour A, followed by two different National Park colourways by Explorer Knits & Fibres. The shawl has a built-in I-Cord edge and is an elongated diamond shape. There are so many ways to wear this shape, it has quickly become my go-to shawl. I hope you enjoy bringing your fade trio to life!

SIZE
One size

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are approximations based on test knitting, your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen

3 Skeins of Fingering Weight Yarn that form a cohesive fade.

You will need approximately 70 grams / 280 yards / 260 meters of each colour.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.5mm (US SIZE 4) circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.
use size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn

GAUGE
24 sts x 48 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square

TECHNIQUES
Judy’s Magic Cast-On
I-Cord Edging
Knitting & Purling
Increases & Decreases
Kitchener Stitch

I would like to thank my testers for their time and skills, they have been integral to the design process. Thank you, testers! oneshoekatie, KYarnsThings, Geemcv, offhookandstove, Lk1118, noseinabook62 & those who would prefer to remain uncredited ♥️