Ampersand Wrap

*Ampersand* also known as the "and" sign... ...joining two separate entities to make one. Stripes & Solid Garter & Herringbone Ampersand Wrap is a DK weight asymmetrical shaped triangular wrap / shawl, knit side to side. A combination of relaxing modified-garter stitch is paired with herringbone stitch (separated by a super fun lateral braid!) making for an enjoyable knit is sure to fly off the needles. The two-tone stripes of section one are complimented by the single tone of section two, allowing the texture of the herringbone stitch to take center stage. **Size** Approx. 72” / 180 cm wingspan x 25” / 62.5 cm center drop **Materials** * Suggested Yarn: Ampersand Fibers “Jenson DK” 100 % US Corriedale, 280 yards / 256 meters per 100 grams Requirements: DK weight in three colors **Color 1:** 250 yards / 229 meters **Color 2:** 250 yards / 229 meters **Color 3:** 265 yards / 242 meters Ampersand Fibers Jenson DK colors in sample: C1 (Grisaille 02) / C2 (Grisaille 00) / C3 (Ochre 01) **Needles & Notions** * US 10 / 6 mm, 32” / 81 cm circular needle or size needed for gauge * US 11 / 8 mm, 32” / 81 cm (or longer) circular needle, or two sizes larger than smaller needle * Removeable marker to denote RS of work * Darning needle to weave in ends * Blocking mat and pins *Optional: Scrap yarn to put in lifeline* **Gauge Information** 17 sts / 22 rows per 4” worked flat in modified garter stitch on US 10 / 6 mm needles, post blocking 17 sts per 4” worked flat in herringbone stitch on US 11 / 8 mm needles, post blocking **Pattern Construction** This pattern begins with a handful of stitches at cast-on and is worked by increasing along one edge to completion of “part I”. The shawl is then completed by decreasing back to only a handful of stitches. Part I of this pattern is worked in a modified garter stitch design, using two contrasting colorways. Part II of this pattern is worked in Herringbone stitch using a single (third) colorway. This is an advanced beginner / intermediate level pattern. **Special Techniques** Lateral Braid (worked flat) * [Helpful Video Tutorial for the Lateral Braid][1] Herringbone Stitch (worked flat) [1]: Helpful Video Tutorial for the Lateral Braid [1]: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nRZR5exz6vY