This generous shawl was inspired by the saturated tones of Neighborhood Fiber Company’s beautiful merino yarn. Featuring a wave-like texture, each shade fades into the next, providing visual interest on a reversible fabric.

The long sail shape can be styled for a variety of looks. Wear it as a scarf, open cowl, across your shoulders, as a sash, or as a head wrap. Contrasting tassels provide a bit of weight to keep the wrap in place, without the need for a pin.

This meditative knit is perfect for relaxing poolside or fireside during your holidays. And the finished shawl transitions from a head wrap to keep your hair in place during a day out on the water, to an elegant evening accessory that will provide a touch of warmth on a cool summer night.

Additional Materials and Tools
Approximately 2 yards of embroidery floss or other strong decorative thread or yarn that can be tied tightly without breaking, for making tassels. Choose a color that matches one of the colors in your gradient pack.

Digital scale that will measure in grams.

Blocking wires and pins.

Tapestry needle.

Drink coaster or tassel tool.

50% of pattern sales will go to Baltimore Youth Arts.

Neighborhood Fiber Company has long supported a number of community projects and non-profits, including the Baltimore Youth Arts program, which “…uses the arts to engage youth with the goal of building long-lasting, mentoring relationships. We provide artistic, entrepreneurial, and leadership opportunities to young people so that they can hone their talents and use them to shape the world.”

By purchasing this pattern or making your own direct donation, you are helping young people connect with opportunities for self expression and potential career paths.

Sample shown in NFC Rustic Fingering Gradient Set: Shades of Turquoise.
Modeled by Kay Warshavsky, who is 5’6” (168 cm) tall.

For more information about the pattern and the design process, check out the video on our YouTube channel.