Choose a sequence of five colors to knit this large short row shawl in relaxing garter stitch. Yarn overs increase in size to create graphic holey arches. Fade your colors together by striping them into the next color while working short rows to expand the wingspan edge. This simple design is ideal for featuring gorgeous hand dyed yarns whether it’s a colorful fade or a more scrappy striped version. Paint with your yarns and let this design be a canvas for showcasing your favorite colors!

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Finished Measurements: 68” / 173cm wingspan, 37” / 94cm wide from CO to BO edge. Measurements taken after blocking.

Yarn: Fingering weight

Yardage: Color A – 430yds / 393m
Color B – 430yds / 393m
Color C – 430yds / 393m
Color D – 400yds / 366m
Color E – 400yds / 366m

Shown in: Garn Stories Merino Fingering

Green Version
Color A – Gentle Storm
Color B – Reptilia
Color C – Neptuns Segen
Color D – Swamp
Color E – Jungle Kid

Purple Version
Color A – Bloomsbury Circle
Color B – Paisley
Color C – Gloaming
Color D – Moonbird
Color E – Charade

Needles: US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 40” / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge: 22 sts & 48 rows = 4” / 10cm in garter stitch after blocking