I Can Knit Myself Flowers

*What if a knitted fade can be achieved using textured stitches instead of the typical striped blending? This is where I Can Knit Myself Flowers began, with this challenge. With each textured stitch, the colours change progressively from light to dark with a striking nuance that comes to a crescendo at the border. The various patterns use slip stitches, increases, decreases, and double yarn overs combined with cable stitches to create interest - and keep you interested in knitting! Use three skeins of fingering weight yarn in a close fade to get the textured fade look, or get creative with contrasting colors!* This pattern is available as part of the [Yarn A Long 2023][1]. It will become available as an individual download in December. Learn how to knit the centipede stitch featured in this shawl [here][2]! **Finished Measurements:** 89” / 226cm wingspan length. 17.5” / 44cm along center spine. Measurements taken after blocking. **Yarn:** Fingering (4 ply) **Yardage:** Approximately 1039yds / 960m total Color A - 280 yds / 256m Color B - 360 yds / 329m Color C - 399 yds / 365m **Shown in:** Artemis High Twist (80% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon; 400yds / 365m per 100g skein) Color A: Primrose (lightest) Color B: Peony Color C: Hellebore (darkest) **Needles:** US 4 / 3.5mm circular in 40” / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge. Always choose a needle size and yarn combination that will result in the correct gauge after blocking. **Notions:** 2 locking stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle **Gauge:** 23 sts x 46 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch, blocked [1]: https://www.stephenandpenelope.com/products/yal-2023-flora [2]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAoAziFbXU0