Promises in the Dark

> Join my Newsletter for occasional > notes from my knitting studio - new > designs, inspiration, and the stories > behind the stitches. Subscribers > receive early access to patterns and > select exclusive updates. [Sign up here.][1] *Buy three, get one free! Add four patterns to your cart at the same time and the least expensive one will be free. Thank you so much for supporting my designs!* My original vision / inspiration for this design was architectural steel framework. However, when I began charting a few pattern repeats, that geometrical framework I had envisioned suddenly appeared to be a big bouquet of flowers! Needless to say, I immediately fell head over heels in LOVE with this design! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! **Promises in the Dark** is a triangular shaped shawl, knit from the top edge, down. The pattern is created using the mosaic knitting technique, using just one color per row. Knitting with Spincycle is always such a treat! The mosaic patterning of "Promises in the Dark" highlights the slow and dramatic color transitions of Dream State beautifully. Combine any of Spincycle's gorgeous shades with a dark and moody shade of Harrisville Designs / nightshades ... or possibly invert your colors and use Harrisville's daylights ... whichever way you choose, I invite you to enjoy the ride! **S P E C I F I C A T I O N S** ***The mosaic section is charted only.*** *There is a video tutorial link provided to use as a general guideline for reading mosaic charts.* **Y A R N • R E Q U I R E M E N T S** Approx. 685 yards / 626 m of DK / worsted weight yarn **Used for sample 1 / green(ish) & black:** • Color 1 (C1) – Harrisville Designs, Nightshades (DK weight) 2 skeins of 12:57 | Approx 385 yards / 352 m • Color 2 (C2) – Spincycle Dream State (worsted weight) 2 skeins of Deep Bump | Approx 300 yards / 274 m **Used for Sample 2 / blue(ish) & black:** • Color 1 (C1) – Harrisville Designs, Nightshades (DK weight) 2 skeins of 12:57 | Approx 385 yards / 352 m • Color 2 (C2) – Spincycle Dream State (worsted weight) 3 skeins of Overpasses | Approx 350 yards / 274 m *A couple of the test knitters (including myself/Sample 1) used all of 2 skeins of Dream State and a couple test knitters (including Spincycle Yarns/Sample 2) needed a 3rd skein. Therefore, you may wish to have the additional yardage of C2, to be safe.* **A P P R O X • D I M E N S I O N S** BLOCKED 73” / 185 cm wingspan 31” / 79 cm deep at center spine Easily adjustable by working fewer / additional full or half repeats of Charts 2A / 2B. *PRIOR TO BLOCKING 54” / 137 cm wingspan 25” / 64 cm deep at center spine I block my mosaics rather aggressively. Blocking wires and pins are recommended.* **N E E D L E • R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S** E4 / 3.5 mm crochet hook US 4 / 3.5 mm - 40” (100 cm) or longer, circular needles US 5 / 3.75 mm - 40” (100 cm) or longer, circular needles US 6 / 4.0 mm - 40” (100 cm) or longer, circular needles US 7 / 4.5 mm - straight or small circular needles for bind off (or sizes to obtain gauge) **G A U G E** 21 sts x 44 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm using larger sized needles in Chart 2 mosaic pattern, blocked **T E C H N I Q U E S** Basic chart reading Mosaic color-work Slipping stitches I-cord edges Icelandic bind-off Pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit. Please follow me on Instagram **@cheryllfaust** and use hashtag **#promisesinthedarkshawl** to share your project on social media! Be knit social and stay connected here on Ravelry too! Come on over and join my Rav Group [**knitstudio64**][2] to share your projects and connect with other knitters. [1]: https://mailchi.mp/1da80821b1b1/cheryl-faust-designs-newsletter [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitstudio64