Night Lights

> [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** Wrap yourself in color and texture with this striking shawl pattern based on the [Night & Day Cowl][2]. Designed with dynamic colors and a playful stitch motif, this project is as fun to knit as it is to wear. Perfect for adventurous beginners and seasoned knitters alike, this shawl is a bold statement piece full of texture! This shawl is knit sideways, increasing up to the widest part of the triangle and then decreasing back down. **SIZES** One Size (adaptable) **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Wingspan - 91.5”/232.5 cm Center Depth - 18.5”/47 cm **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.* A - DK Weight Woolen-spun Wool 150 g/375 yds/343 m B - Worsted Weight Worsted-spun Wool 170 g/379 yds/347 m **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this shawl I chose a squishy, woolen-spun, DK weight yarn as yarn A. The woolly nature of this yarn blocks out beautifully with this stitch pattern and is very cozy and warm. To add interest and depth, I paired it with hypnotic color changes in a soft, worsted-spun yarn.* A - Harrisville Designs Nightshades American Cormo & Wool (Woolen spun) 100 g/250 yds/229 m - 2 skeins VCR (almost black with green) B - Spincycle Yarns Dream State American SW Wool (Worsted spun) approx. 67 g/150 yds/137 m - 3 skeins Light Years (blue, mint & green) **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** US 6/4 mm - 32”/80 cm circular recommended *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.)* **NOTIONS** Tapestry needle, row counter (optional) **GAUGE** 20 sts & 36 rows = 4”/10 cm **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Long Tail Cast On Increasing Decreasing Knitting Purling Slipping stitches I-cord edges Managing two colors Kitchener stitch **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!][3] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/night--day-cowl [3]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1goGCENS7q5wuqqtSHSwZhYb34WhmgyyG/view?usp=sharing