Erudition

> **Let’s stay connected!** Sign up for email updates [on the site,][1] and receive new, free knit and crochet patterns weekly, exclusive coupons, and free goodies you won’t find anywhere else! ***New email subscribers also receive a coupon for 15% off of their first order!*** It’s our happy, positive place on the Internet! xoxo This pattern is free for a limited time. Just add to cart and complete checkout to receive the download. For more info, click [here][2]. SIZE: 74” (188 cm) point to point; 48” (122 cm) edges; 21”(53 cm) deep MATERIALS: Expression Fiber Arts [Crema Worsted][4] yarn Shown in: Dark Academia Hues, which were used in this order: C1) Pink, C2) Lt. Purple, C3) Dk. Purple, C4) Blue, & C5) Black. The sample shown used 945 yds (864 m) total: Color 1) 185 yds/169 m; Color 2) 190 yds/174 m; Color 3) 190 yds/174 m; Color 4) 190 yds/174 m; and Color 5) 190 yds/174 m. ***This shawl uses almost all the yardage per color. It is strongly suggested that you make a gauge swatch, and check your gauge often to ensure that you do not run out of yarn.*** If those colors aren't available, any from [this category][5] will work. NEEDLE: US size 8 (5 mm) - 5 DPNs and 32” (80 cm) minimum circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge *If you are concerned about running out of yarn, consider dropping down a needle size.* SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced: This pattern is for those who feel comfortable with knitting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/ concepts include working with DPNs and circular needles, increase and decrease stitches, cast-on methods, and construction and blocking techniques. Notes from the Designer: As you immerse yourself in your book, you curl up in the perfect, quiet corner of the library. Lost in the pages, the chilly library envelops you. Remembering that cozy wrap you just finished knitting, you drape it over your shoulders and once again get lost in the pages. This is the perfect wrap to keep the chill at bay, whether you are curled up in a corner with a book or out for a stroll. The elongated rectangle is not only fun to create, but cozy to wear. * Click [here][6] watch a tutorial on how to use the Row Map feature found in this pattern. * The sample shown used 945 yds (864 m) total: Color 1) 185 yds/169 m; Color 2) 190 yds/174 m; Color 3) 190 yds/174 m; Color 4) 190 yds/174 m; and Color 5) 190 yds/174 m. * This shawl uses almost all the yardage per color. It is strongly suggested that you make a gauge swatch, and check your gauge often to ensure that you do not run out of yarn. * This shawl is worked center out to create an elongated rectangle with center points. The piece is knitted in the round until the width is achieved, and then it is divided and worked flat. While knitting flat, each side is worked the same, unless otherwise stated in the pattern. You can work each color on both sides before moving onto the next, or work one side at a time. *Designed by Makenzie Alvarez* Errata 9.28.25: Section 1 - Rnd 13 should be: *K1, sm, yo, k1, (yo, k2tog)x 6, yo, sm* rep from * to * to end. (64 sts) 10.12.25: Section 2 - Row 11 should be: K3, sm, yo, k3tog, *yo, k2tog* rep from * to * to m, yo, sm, k1, sm, *yo, ssk* rep from * to * to 3 sts before m, yo, sssk, yo, sm, k3. You'll receive a digital file only (instantly downloadable as a PDF) and won't be shipped anything. Please allow a few minutes for the download link to be emailed to you. If the email doesn't arrive within a few minutes, just log into your account on our site, and you'll see your Completed Orders. From there, you'll find the download link. Enjoy your knitting! Chandi New? Read about our pattern download process [here][7]. *"In the winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold.”
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