Dark Days

Dark Days, is a reversible shawl with beautiful symmetric texture. Though it looks complicated it has an easy pattern repeat that all levels can follow. This pattern uses 1x1 rib throughout. The pdf includes both written and charted directions for 3 sizes (Scarf, Stole and Shawl) It also includes written instructions for the Tubular Cast On and Tubular Bind Off. Finished Measurements: Unblocked Scarf: approx. 56" x 8" Stole: approx. 56" x 11" Shawl: approx. 56" x 15" Blocked Scarf: approx. 60" x 10" Stole: approx. 60" x 13" Shawl: approx. 60" x 19" Aggressively Blocked Scarf: approx. 75" x 12" Stole: approx. 75" x 18" Shawl: approx. 75" x 29" Materials: Okanagan Dye Works Fingering in the color-way “Dark Days” Scarf: Approx. 330m / 360 yrds Stole: Approx. 485 m / 530 yards Shawl Approx. 777 m / 850 yrds Needles: US # 8 (5 mm) straight or circular needles Notions: Tapestry needle Stitch markers Scarf: 4 markers Stole: 6 markers Shawl: 10 markers Blocking pins (optional if a more open, flatter texture is desired) Gauge: Due to the nature if the stitch pattern and the open airiness of it, gauge is not vital. For those of you who must... 22 stitches x 28 rows in stockinette on 5 mm needles Techniques Used: Tubular cast on (tutorial included), knit, purl, knit two together, purl two together, drop stitch, knit front back, purl front back, slip one with yarn in front, tubular bind off (grafting-tutorial included) Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to say "Hi!" This pattern can be used to knit products for sale or charity however please credit us wherever it appears. This is the sister pattern to Luna, written for fingering weight yarn. Luna was written in DK/Worsted. Happy Knitting!