The Parallelopooling Shawl

**Introduction** The ParalleloPooling Shawl is a simple yet elegant one skein project designed to showcase the beauty of assigned pooling yarn. Worked in the shape of a parallelogram, the shawl begins with an increase section, followed by a straight central section, and finishes with a matching decrease section. The uncomplicated construction allows the pooling motifs to take centre stage, creating a striking fabric withoutcomplicated stitch patterns. Perfect for knitters who want to enjoy their assigned pooling yarn without committing to a large project, the ParalleloPooling Shawl combines relaxing knitting with an eye-catching result. Its versatile shape makes it easy to wear as a scarf, shawlette, or lightweight neck wrap. **Materials** Yarn • 1 skein of Auridon Yarns Deluxe Merino Sock (85% superwash merino / 15% nylon, 400 m / 437 yds per 100g) – Colour: Strawberry (Assigned Pooling) Needles • US5 / 3.75 mm circular needles, 14” / 35 cm (or size to achieve gauge) Notions • Tapestry needle • Blocking tools • Scissors Gauge 24 sts x 32 rows = 4x4”/10x10 cm (unblocked) in stockinette stitch A friendly note here: gauge is not very important in this pattern. Size ~155x30cm (61x12") after blocking **Construction** The ParalleloPooling Shawl is designed to make the most of a single skein of assigned pooling yarn. The shawl is worked in threesections: an increase section, a straight section, and a decrease section, creating an elegant parallelogram shape. Instructions are provided both in written form as well as a [video][1] tutorial. [1]: https://youtu.be/C2lOoeFIxSc?is=dkEPtVmg3c1HNf4-