Melt

> [Do you enjoy Andrea’s patterns? Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you’ll love!!][1] **DETAILS** My favorite ingredients for shawl knitting are color and texture! Melt combines garter stitch with playful stripes, two color brioche and even lace to keep you knitting “just one more row” all the way to the bind off. This shawl is knit sideways and the entirety of the shawl is encased in a polished I-cord edge. **SIZES** 1 (2) *Shown in Size 1 on Andrea who is 5'5" tall.* **FINISHED APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS** Wingspan - Approximately 71 (86)”/180.5 (218) cm Center Depth - Approximately 29.5 (35.5)”/75 (90) cm *Blocking & yarn choice will affect the final dimensions of the shawl.* **YARN REQUIREMENTS** *These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.* DK weight superwash wool in 3 contrasting colors A - 263 (385) g/721 (1055) yds/659 (964) m B - 57 (83) g/156 (228) yds/143 (208) m C - 57 (83) g/156 (228) yds/143 (208) m **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this shawl I chose to use a DK weight, 100% super wash merino yarn. The DK gives major squish factor, while the merino yarn is incredibly soft with loads of drape - perfect for wrapping up in!* A - 3 (4) skeins of LolaBean Yarn Co. Adzuki Bean DK (100 g/274 yds/250 m) in Fairy Dust (grey) B - 1 skein of Explorer Knits Rockies DK (100 g/274 yds/250 m) in Roller Skate Red C - 1 skein of Explorer Knits Rockies DK (100 g/274 yds/250 m) in Spindrift (aqua) **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** US 6/4 mm - 32”/80 cm circular recommended *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.)* **NOTIONS** Tapestry needle Locking stitch marker (optional) Row counter (optional) **GAUGE** 18 sts & 27 rows = 4”/10 cm *Measured over garter stitch, after blocking* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Long tail cast on Knitting Purling I-cord edges Increasing Decreasing Slipping stitches Brioche Lace Changing colors I-cord bind off **YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS** [Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!][2] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uc4TQKHqtQmlF1QRYipPK49Ho4qKLg-F/view?usp=sharing