Crescendo Crescent

*This top-down shawl begins with two-color brioche followed by garter stitch short row rays. Increases at each edge and in the body of the shawl gradually shape the smooth semi-circle. The short row wedges form a cool crescendo effect until you each the border. The shawl concludes with a twisted rib smock stitch followed by a fluffy picot bind off. I used Qing Fibre’s fingering weight Yak Singles yarn for the main color with their Melted Baby Suri for the cloudy contrast color. The large size is dramatic and fun to knit with the perfect blend of entertaining stitches and relaxing rows.* **Finished Measurements** 102″ / 259cm wingspan length, 31″ / 79cm from CO to BO edge measured along the center of the shawl. Measurements taken after blocking. **Yarn** Fingering weight **Yardage** MC - 1040yds / 951m CC - 330 yds / 302m **Shown in** Qing Fibre Yak Single (65% Merino Wool, 20% Silk, 15% Yak; 524yds / 480m per 120g skein) MC - Petrichor Qing Fibre Melted Baby Suri (65% Suri Alpaca, 20% Wool, 15% Silk; 191yds / 175m per 50g skein) CC - Mandrake **Needles** US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 24” / 60cm length or size needed to obtain gauge. **Notions** Tapestry needle **Gauge** 18 sts & 20 rows = 4″ / 10cm in brioche ribbing after blocking **Westknits Workshops** Venture into the world of Westknits with my series of online workshops. Westknits Workshops can be watched as many times as you like and at your own pace as you learn new knitting skills. Sign up here! https://www.westknits.com/collections/workshops **Westknits Kits** We have dozens of curated color palettes to inspire your next Westknits project. Collect a Westknits kit at Stephen & Penelope! We ship worldwide! https://www.stephenandpenelope.com/pages/westknits-kits **Westknits on YouTube** Check out my videos on YouTube for some helpful tutorials and an exciting insight into the woolly world of Westknits! https://www.youtube.com/@StephenWest All rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only.