Contour Shawl

*This new design is added to the Contour patterns family, including [Contour Cowl][1], [Contour Scarf][2], [Contour Hood][3] and [Contour Hooded Scarf][4] as well.* **Contour Shawl** is a versatile triangle shawl. This shawl is worked in an easy, engaging ridged rib pattern with built-in I-cord edges for a more polished look. Contour Shawl can be made in any size from a kerchief to a large shawl. Three sizes are shown for this design as examples, or you can simply keep knitting until all the yarn has been used. It’s a perfect small project to make holiday gifts for your loved ones or just for relaxed knitting. Contour Shawl is a textured shawl with built-in I-cords along all edges. The shawl is worked from the top center, increasing stitches on every right-side row along both edges and at the center point to form a triangular shape. All increases are easily incorporated into the pattern repeat. Optionally for the decorative color touch – you can add a crochet border in contrasting color as the shawl is finished. A video tutorial for these techniques included in the pattern. **Sizes** Small (Medium, Large) or adjustable **Finished measurements** Central width: 37 (48, 75) cm / 14.5 (19.0, 29.5)’’; Length (wingspan): 90 (117, 157) cm /35.5 (46.0, 61.75)’’. **Needles** 4 mm (US 6) circular needles 80 – 100 cm (24-40)’’ long; Set of dpns 4 mm (US 6) (optional). Or needle size needed to obtain the correct gauge. Notions: tapestry needle, 3 stitch markers, scrap yarn, crochet hook 3.5 mm or any appropriate size (optional). **Original yarn** Size Small 1 ball / 50g of Knitting for Olive Merino (100% wool; 50g / 1.8 oz – 250 m / 273 yds, color Dusty Rose); held together with 1 ball /25g of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk; 25g / 0.88 oz – 225 m / 246 yds, color Dusty Rose); Size Medium 2 balls / 100g of Pernilla Filcolana (100% wool; 50g / 1.8 oz – 175 m / 193 yds, color 808 Light Green); Size Large 6 balls / 300g of Drops Daisy (100% merino wool; 50g / 1.8oz – 110 m / 120 yds, color 20 red) **Yardage:** approx 225 (350, 660)m / 246 (383, 722)yds of similar dk weight yarn or each of fingering weight yarn held together with a lace mohair yarn; approx 7 (10, 20) m / 8 (11, 22) yds of any similar weight yarn for contrasting crochet edge. **Suggested yarn**: any dk weight yarn OR fingering weight yarn held together with a lace mohair yarn OR you can substitute to any yarn as long as you are happy with the fabric it creates. **Gauge** 20-21 sts x 26 rows = 10 cm (4’’) in ridged rib pattern after blocking. Gauge is not critical for this project but it will affect finished measurements and created fabric. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/contour-cowl [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/contour-scarf-2 [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/contour-hood [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/contour-hooded-scarf