Make a Wish shawl

*Make a Wish* shawl is all about light, texture, and warm feelings. Its gentle colorwork pattern is inspired by white dandelions: soft, airy, and full of small hopes. ◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍ Blow on a dandelion, make a wish, and wrap yourself in that hopeful feeling all year long! > I am happy to end this challenging > year with such a sweet, gentle design > - it's my own stitch-by-stitch wish for better days ahead, and I am > sending those same hopeful vibes to > you. Happy New Year! **CONSTRUCTION** The shawl features a non-regular triangular shape with an elongated colorwork corner, creating a soft, drapey, and comfortable fit. It is worked in two directions, making it easy to adjust to your preference: by changing the width of the colorwork insert at the beginning, or by making it shorter or longer as you go, which also changes the size of the shawl's body. **MATERIALS** - Malabrigo Sock; light fingering / 3 ply; 440 yd (402 m) per 100g skein; 100% merino wool - Hook: U.S. E-4 (3.5 mm) - Yarn needle to weave in ends **YARDAGE** 2 skeins in MC (Polar Morn or Ochre) and 1 skein in CC (Natural) **GAUGE FOR SWATCH** 26 sts and 20 rows = 4″ (10 cm) worked in linen st patt only. An exact gauge is not crucial for this design. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Colorwork insert dimensions: 1. Width: 10¼'' (26 cm) 2. Length of the shorter side: 24½'' (62 cm) 3. Length of the longer side: 49'' (124 cm) Body triangle dimensions: 4. Left side (attached to colorwork insert): 24½'' (62 cm) 5. Top edge: 39½'' (100 cm) 6. Bottom side: 31½'' (80 cm) Shawl dimensions: 7. Wingspan: 67'' (170 cm), including 27½'' (70 cm) along the tip of the colorwork insert and 39½'' (100 cm) along the body 8. Left side: 49'' (124 cm) 9. Right side: 42'' (107 cm) **TECHNIQUE** The colorwork stitch pattern is based on the linen (moss) stitch, with some chains replaced by specific textured stitches: raised double crochet (you can find it in my [Leaf shawls and tops series][1], [In Three Ways collection][2], and in Chapter 2 of the [New Ways with Crochet][3] book) and front post treble crochet stitches worked in slightly unusual place. ★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited. ★ Language: English (US crochet terms). ★ Pages: 12 *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][5] ~ [TikTok][6] ~ > [Facebook][7] [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/leaf-series [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/in-three-ways [3]: https://www.cupofstitches.com/book [5]: https://www.instagram.com/ravliki/ [6]: https://www.tiktok.com/@ravliki [7]: https://www.facebook.com/crochetravliki/