This crescent shawl is briochealicious! A great beginner project for brioche newbies! Two color brioche stripes are separated by squishy, relaxing garter stitch! The shawls generous length is perfect for a multitude of styling options.
New to the fabulous Brioche Stitch?? This fun (and addicting) stitch will open up a whole new world to your knitting life! Feeling a little intimidated?? Don’t worry - there is a wealth of resources out there! Especially the brioche queen herself - Nancy Marchant! Her website is also a great resource to get you started!!
Yarn: Fingering weight - MC: 232 grams/790 yd/725m; CC1: 26 grams/90yd/83m; CC2: 33 grams/115 yd/105m; CC3: 50 grams/175 yd/160m
*Please note* This yarn is an alternative to the pattern recommended.
Kit includes 7 Skeins of Exmoor Sock Yarn ( 4 main and 3 contrast) pdf pattern and a sachet of Eucalan wool was to block your beautiful shawl.
Colour choice (please add your choice to special instructions at checkout)
Grey Mix (MC Mizzle CC Whortleberries, Drumble and Dimity
Please feel free to choose your own colours.
Needles: Size US 4/3.5mm (32in/80cm-40in/100cm circular recommended)
Notions: tapestry needle, scissors
Gauge (measured over garter stitch): 22 sts and 56 rows = 4 in/10 cm
Finished Measurements: Wingspan - 83 in/211 cm, Center depth - 17.5 in/44.5 cm
Techniques to indulge in: 2-color brioche, crescent shawl shaping, garter stitch, super elastic bind off
