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{'pattern_title': 'Two-Color Asymmetrical Knit Shawl', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'techniques_used': ['Knitting', 'Purling', 'Changing colors'], 'needle_size_us': 'US 6 / UK 8 / 4 mm', 'needle_size_metric': '4 mm', 'yarn_weight': 'Fingering', 'yarn_weight_imperial': 'Skein of fingering weight yarn (approximately 400 yds each)', 'yarn_weight_metric': 'Skein of fingering weight yarn (approximately 366 m each)', 'size': 'Approximately 75” wingspan and 20” depth', 'gauge': '22 sts x 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch', 'materials': {'yarn': '2 skeins of fingering weight yarn in contrasting colors', 'needles': 'US 6 / UK 8 / 4 mm knitting needles', 'tapestry_needle': 'Tapestry needle for weaving in ends'}, 'instructions': [{'section_title': 'Cast On and Setup', 'section_steps': ['Using the first color, cast on 3 stitches.', 'Knit 1 row.', 'Increase row: K1, M1L, knit to end. (4 sts)']}, {'section_title': 'Body of the Shawl', 'section_steps': ['Row 1 (RS): Using the first color, knit.', 'Row 2 (WS): Using the first color, purl.', 'Repeat Rows 1-2 for a total of 20 rows.', 'Switch to the second color.', 'Row 21 (RS): Using the second color, knit.', 'Row 22 (WS): Using the second color, purl.', 'Repeat Rows 21-22 for a total of 10 rows.']}, {'section_title': 'Shaping', 'section_steps': ['Continue repeating the body section, alternating colors and working 10-row stripes of each color until you have used up most of your yarn, keeping enough to bind off.', 'Next row (RS): Using both colors, knit.', 'Next row (WS): Using both colors, purl.', 'Bind off all stitches knitwise.']}, {'section_title': 'Finishing', 'section_steps': ['Weave in all ends.', 'Block your shawl to measurements, being careful not to stretch the garter stitch too much.', 'Enjoy your beautiful two-color asymmetrical shawl!']}]}