A self-fringing garter stitch shawl in any size at any gauge that’s also an excellent low stakes intro to steeking

SIZING
Completely customizable!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Roughly twice as wide as it is deep, excluding 4in / 10cm fringe
Small sample -
Span: 46 in / 115 cm
Depth: 23 in / 57.5 cm
Larger sample -
Span: 66 in / 165 cm
Depth: 33 in / 82.5 cm

GAUGE
Any gauge that produces a loose, drapey fabric in yarn of your choice
Small sample:
16 sts / 32 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in garter stitch, after blocking
Large sample:
19 sts / 38 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in garter stitch, after blocking

YARN
Any weight yarn in any amount you like
Ideal for gradients, fades, handspun, and stashbusting
Avoid fuzzy yarns for easier fringe unraveling

SHOWN IN
Small sample -
Artyarns Merino Cloud (sport)
80% merino, 20% cashmere
437 yds / 400 m per 100g skein
1 skein in color 737
Large sample -
Koigu Pencil Box (fingering)
870 yds / 796 m per 250g set
1 set in FringeShip colorway

TOOLS
Circular needle in appropriate size for a loose, drapey fabric in yarn of your choice
Samples: US 4 / 3.5 mm, 24 in / 60 cm long
Scale for weighing yarn
5 stitch markers + 1 locking marker
Tapestry needle
Sharp scissors

If you’re having trouble with any of my patterns, or simply want to show off your project, please feel free to visit my Ravelry group, Carissa Browning Designs.