Obtuse shawl

**Use the coupon code** MORETHAN90 **for AU$2 off the purchase price, valid until the 22nd of September 2026. Plus, get [Obtuser](/patterns/library/obtuser-shawl) for free when you purchase Obtuse!** The companion patterns Obtuse and [Obtuser](/patterns/library/obtuser-shawl) are explorations of using two yarns of different weight and texture in brioche. Both are worked tip to tip, increasing in width to the middle of the shawl and then decreasing again until the end. Obtuse has a more traditional triangular shawl shape, although it is slightly wider than a top down triangular shawl would be. This is where it gets it's name - an obtuse angle is an angle larger than 90 degrees. Obtuse uses one smooth fingering weight yarn and a contrasting colour of a fluffy lace weight. The pattern will still work with a wide range of yarn weights and fibre types. If a change in yarn makes a large difference to your gauge then it is possible to resize the shawl by weighing your yarn and working the increasing sections until the shawl has used half the yarn, or until it is half the size desired, then starting the decreases. Obtuse and [Obtuser](/patterns/library/obtuser-shawl) are sold as a bundle, put both in your cart and you'll only pay for one. For more details about the shawls you can see a video on [my website][2]. **Materials:** • Fingering weight yarn and lace weight yarn, approximately 400m (440yds) of each. • 3.5mm/US 4 circular needle with an 80cm/32” or longer cable. • Two stitch markers. • Tapestry needle to weave in ends. **Size of finished shawl:** Length 183cm/73.25", depth 56cm/22.5”, relaxed after blocking. **Gauge:** Obtaining gauge is not essential, as long as you are happy with the fabric you are getting. Different gauge will affect the size of the finished object and the amount of yarn used. Sample gauge is 19 stitches and 18 rows in two colour brioche rib in a 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4” square, relaxed after blocking. The patterns have both written instructions and charts. A video tutorial is available to demonstrate the one non-standard brioche stitch that is used. For pattern support, please post in the help thread in my [Ravelry group](/groups/leela-frankcombes-designs) or email me at leelamary.knits@gmail.com. You may also find me on Instagram as [@leelamary][3] or on BlueSky as [@leelamary.bsky.social][4]. If you would like to hear about future pattern releases, please join [my mailing list][5]. [2]: https://leelamaryknits.com/obtuse-obtuser-shawls/ [3]: https://www.instagram.com/leelamary/ [4]: https://bsky.app/profile/leelamary.bsky.social [5]: http://eepurl.com/dlYpDL