Impervious

## Impervious: An Optical Delusion Pattern ## *Walk through fire* *Unfazed by the storm* *Stand tall and fierce* *You are impervious* <hr> **Impervious** is a vortex shawl that uses specifically dyed yarn and short rows to create layers of wave or flame shapes. [Click to see kits with yarn dyed specifically for this pattern][2] Current version: V3 <hr> **YARN** Indigodragonfly CaribouBaa [100% superwash merino; 398 m/435 yds per 100 g]; 2 (**3**) skeins Alternate yarns: Indigodragonfly Chameleon Sock [63% extra fine superwash merino, 20% cashmere, 17% silk; 366 m/ 400 yds per 100 g]; 2 (**4**) skeins OR Indigodragonfly KiwiFloofen [100% Polwarth wool; 366 m/400 yds per 100 g]; 2 (**4**) skeins If substituting yarn: In order to see the wave pattern appear, choose a colourway with 2-3 distinct colours or tones, and lengths of colour 10-18 cm/4-7 inches long. **FINISHED SIZE** Small (**Large**) 156 cm/61.5”(**203 cm/80”**) long (along neck edge) 43cm/17” (81.5 cm/32”) deep Size is adjustable and pattern can be adapted for 1-4 skeins of yarn. **GAUGE** In garter stitch: 24 sts and 24 garter ridges per 10 cm/4” In stockinette stitch: 20 sts and 32 rows per 10 cm/4” Use needle size required for you to get the above gauges. Guideline: needles in the range of 3.5 mm/US 4 to 4 mm/US would be a good place to start. I am a loose knitter and used 3.5 mm/US 4 needles to get the above gauge. **NEEDLES & NOTIONS** • Needles of your choice (size needed to get gauge. See gauge notes for guidelines for choosing a needle size). 80 cm/32” or longer circular needle is recommended. • Dice: 1 set of polyhedral dice OR 1 x d4 (4- sided), 1 x d6 (standard 6-sided) and 1 x d20 (20-sided) OR a random dice roller (for example: wizards.com/dnd/dice/dice.htm • stitch markers: both removable and stationary • tapestry/yarn needle **pattern support: help@indigodragonfly.ca** [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/indigodragonfly/3850038/1-25 [2]: https://indigodragonfly.ca/collections/impervious-kits