Gay rights activist and artist, Gilbert Baker designed the rainbow flag in 1978. It was first displayed that same year at the Pride parade in San Francisco.

Each of the shades in this eight-color flag were given specific meanings by Baker: Sex, Life, Healing, Sunlight, Nature, Magic/Art, Serenity, and Spirit.

Celebrate Pride with this shawl pattern, inspired by Gilberts joyful flag. There is also a knit version of this pattern available.

Finished Measurements
10” deep x 84” long

Materials
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% superwash merino wool; 100g/420 yds)
• Optic (MC) – half skein
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light Unicorn Tails (100% superwash merino wool; 12.5g/52 yds)
• Lai (A), Blood Runs Cold (B), Push Pop (C), Chamomile (D), Seaglass (E), Button Jar Blue (F), Wino Forever (G), The Feels (H) – 1 each
Hook: US Size G-6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, blocking wires, pins, knit blockers

Gauge
17 hdc = 4”