This machine knit pattern is designed for an advanced beginner with some knowledge of increases and fair isle. A single bed machine with punch card capability or an electronic machine is ideal. The shawl is knit in four sections. Three standard punch cards are used to achieve a color shift.

Gauge and sizing is not critical, however be sure you have enough yarn if you stray from the recommended gauge.

Equipment & Tools:

• Standard gauge single bed knitting machine
• Weights (3 to 5 claw weights)
• Transfer tool(s), 1 and 2 pronged
• Tapestry needle
• Crochet hook (4mm / G6 or slightly larger)
• Standard punch card numbers 1, 7, and 18, or blank cards to punch the included patterns.

Yarn
Color A: Approximately 580 yds (531 meters) of fingering weight yarn
Color B: Approximately 420 yds (384 meters) of fingering weight yarn
Any yarn with a heathered effect will produce a smoother transition from one color to another.