A little something extra for the holidays! ❤️

From now through January 1, I’ll be donating $1 from every Fascinating Rhythm pattern sold to the Lucky Fin Project.

As someone born with a limb difference, this organization is especially close to my heart. I often think about how wonderful it would have been to have a community like this when I was growing up. A place where kids with limb differences and their families can find support, resources, friendship, and most importantly, other people who just get it.

I’m happy to be able to give something back, and every pattern purchase helps me do just that. Thank you! ❤️

https://luckyfinproject.org

Fascinating Rhythm

Get into the Fascinating Rhythm of this simple top-down triangular shawl! Its easy-to-remember repeats will keep your interest without demanding all your attention. Perfect for newer knitters, experienced knitters looking for something relaxing, knit-alongs, and of course, movie night!

Originally designed using approximately 815 yards of fingering weight or 525 yards of Aran weight yarn, Fascinating Rhythm makes a generously sized, casual shawl with plenty of drape and swing.

“Fascinating rhythm, You’ve got me on the go!”

A note about gauge

Gauge is more about preference than precision with this one. Choose a needle that gives you a stockinette fabric you like. Go smaller for a firmer fabric or larger for something a little more open. I prefer lots of drape and tend to knit loosely, so a US 6 worked well for me with fingering weight yarn.

Just remember that your gauge will affect how much yarn you use, so be sure to save enough for that pretty little picot bind-off!

Changing Things Up – DK Gradient Version

Want to try something a little different? Two matching gradient cakes of DK yarn will make a smaller version of Fascinating Rhythm with just a few adjustments.

Yarn: Approximately 460 yards of DK weight gradient yarn. Two 100g cakes of Canon Hand Dyed George Merino DK (462 yards total) would be a great choice, but any DK gradient with similar yardage will do.

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the shawl, US 8 (5 mm) for the bind-off

I’d keep a kitchen scale nearby for this one. Those rows get longer as you go, and weighing your yarn makes it much easier to know when to move on.

Here’s how I’d divide it up:

• Stockinette: About 30% (60g). Work as written.
• Main Chart: About 50% (100g). Continue until you have approximately 20% of your yarn remaining.
• Border & Bind-Off: Save the last 20% (40g). Follow the original border instructions, adjusting for your stitch count.

The gram measurements are based on 200g of yarn total. If you’re using something different, follow the percentages instead.

I’d skip the picot on this smaller version and use a simple, stretchy bind-off with the larger needle instead.

And those gradients? If you’re using two matching cakes, work through the first, then reverse the second to mirror the color progression. I think the colors traveling out and back again could be really pretty!

One last note: I haven’t test-knit this DK variation, so the finished size and yarn usage may vary. Those percentages are a starting point, especially for the border. Keep an eye on your yarn as you go!