Midge is a crescent shawl worked from the top down in two colors. It begins with a simple stockinette stitch, flows into a textured lace section, and ends with a lace border. It can be worked in two colors, as shown in both of the samples, but I feel it would also be quite beautiful knit up in a single colorway.

Needle: US6 (4.00mm) or size to obtain blocked gauge, 40” circular needle.

Gauge: 19 stitches / 27 rows = 4” in stockinette, blocked.

Finished Size: Depth at center 18”, inside curve 53”, outside curve 83”, blocked

Stitches Used: CC-contrast color, MC-main color, K-knit, P-purl, K2tog-knit 2 together, SSK-slip, slip, knit, K1fb-knit one stitch front/back, YO-yarn over, PM-place marker, SM-slip marker, RM-remove marker

Yarn:

Sample 1: Lavender / Pink
Main Color (MC): Three (3) skeins of Long Island Yarn & Farm Sport Weight in Lavender Denim
(50% alpaca/30% merino wool/20% silk, 200 yards, 3.2 ounces/91grams each). Actual amount used: 212 grams/467 yards, including a large swatch.

Contrast Color (CC): One (1) skein of Long Island Yarn & Farm Sport Weight in Sheepish (a blend of 80% Ramboillet & Merino wool/20% silk, 200 yards, 3.4 ounces/96 grams each). Actual amount used: 37 grams/77 yards, including a large swatch.

Sample 2: Dark Teal / Aran (cream)
Main Color (MC): Four (4) skeins of Elsebeth Lavold Classic AL in Dark Teal (50% Alpaca & 50% Wool, 109 yards, 1.76 ounces/50 grams each). Actual amount used: 174 grams/380 yards.

Contrast Color (CC): One (1) skein of Cascade 220 Superwash in Aran (100% Superwash Wool, 220 Yards, 3.5 ounces/100 grams). Actual amount used: 38 grams/86 yards.

Link to Long Island Yarn & Farm website:
http://www.lilivestockco.com

See also their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/liyarnandfarm/

9.12.2020
I’ve decided to make Midge a free pattern effective today. No coupon necessary. I simply wish to share knitting happiness, and this one in particular really brought me joy to design and knit. I hope you enjoy it as well!