Chrysalis Shawl

Inspired by Xiran Jay Zhao’s novel, Iron Widow, Chrysalis is a triangle shawl featuring a striking faux-cable design modelled after the armour Wu Zetian wears on the novel’s cover. The shawl uses mosaic knitting — simple slip stitches, increases and decreases — to create the cable-like motif. 50% of proceeds from all pattern sales will be donated to the following organizations, on a monthly basis: * 25% to [Anera.org][1], which provides emergency relief and long-term aid to vulnerable communities in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan * 25% to [Grey Bruce Aboriginal Qimmiq Team][2], which provides veterinary care to Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario FINISHED DIMENSIONS * Lowest point to centre neck split: 15.5" / 39.5 cm * Outer shawl edge length from point to point, measured on an angle: 38" / 96.5 cm See final image for a schematic. YARN Fingering weight yarn in 2 colours: * Colour A (gold): 350 yards / 320 metres * Colour B (black): 460 yards / 420 metres Sample yarn: [Valkryie Fibers][3] Matte Sock (75% superwash merino / 25% nylon) in “Spirit Metal” and “Welcome to Your Nightmare” Note: For a DK version, one test knitter used 494 yards / 452 metres of Colour A and 638 yards / 584 metres of Colour B. NEEDLES 3.5 mm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE 28 sts x 64 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) square in mosaic pattern REQUIRED TECHNIQUES Backward loop cast-on increase Slipping stitches Basic decreases Mosaic knitting [1]: https://www.anera.org/who-we-are/ [2]: https://gbaqt.org/ [3]: https://www.etsy.com/shop/valkyriefiberstahoe