Faded Leaf

Faded Leaf is a two-skein shawl, worked from the center of the top edge down in a comfortable boomerang shape. It's the third design in **the Leaf shawl series**, my ongoing exploration of crochet textures based on the linen (moss) stitch, modified in unusual ways to create rich and refined fabric. This design **explores colorwork**: worked in two shades, Faded Leaf creates a mesmerizing effect where one shade pops and the other gently fades into the background... You might also enjoy **Linen Leaf**, with its striking textured lines, and **Mint Leaf**, an airy and delicate variation featuring eyelets. **MATERIALS** - Malabrigo Sock; light fingering / 3 ply; 440 yd (402 m) per 100 g skein; 100% merino wool - Hook: U.S. E (3.5 mm) - Yarn needle to weave in ends **YARDAGE** 1 skein each in 036 Pearl (MC) and 811 Eggplant (CC) **GAUGE FOR SWATCH** 24 sts (sc and chs) and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm) worked in linen st patt only. An exact gauge is not crucial for this design. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** 1. Wingspan: 57½″ / 146 cm 2. Actual width of each wing: 31″ / 79 cm 3. Depth: 18½″ / 47 cm The shawl is designed as a perfect two-skein project — one skein per color for the colorwork — but it can also be worked in a single shade to highlight the texture, or in several colors for even more colorplay. The measurements above are provided as a guideline. You can easily make the shawl larger by working additional row-PRs. ★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited. ★ Language: English (US crochet terms), Spanish *I create new crochet stitches to show a quieter, softer side of crochet: calm, simple, and casual. My patterns may look unusual at first only because the technique is new to you, just like your first chain or single crochet once was. After a little practice, it feels easy and natural.* > ✦ **Subscribe** for new patterns, stitch > experiments, and insights into my > creative process: > www.cupofstitches.com/subscribe > >✦ You can also find me on: [Instagram][2] ~ [TikTok][3] ~ [Facebook][4] [2]: https://www.instagram.com/ravliki/ [3]: https://www.tiktok.com/@ravliki [4]: https://www.facebook.com/crochetravliki/