This rectangular shawl is a beautiful blend of Victorian-inspired colorwork and intricate nature themes. The contrasting variegated and solid yarns create a stunning visual effect, making it a statement piece for any occasion.

Materials

• Variegated Yarn (DK weight) - 600 yards
• Solid Yarn (DK weight) - 500 yards
• US 6 / UK 8 / 4 mm knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch

Instructions

1. Using the variegated yarn, cast on 100 stitches.
2. Knit 10 rows in garter stitch.
3. Begin colorwork pattern:
4. Row 1: With variegated yarn, knit 5, with solid yarn, knit to last 5 stitches, knit 5.
5. Row 2: With variegated yarn, purl 5, with solid yarn, purl to last 5 stitches, purl 5.
6. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until shawl measures 58 inches, ending with a wrong side row.
7. Knit 10 rows in garter stitch.
8. Bind off all stitches.

Weave in ends and block to measurements.