A Fresh Slant

Joined Shawl. Cowlcho.

Written Line by Line Abbreviated Instructions.

Suitable for Advancing Beginners:
k, p kfb, CDD, slip; Intarsia (cross old color over new WS);
Basic Crochet (Slip Stitch) for Seam.

Construction interesting enough to hold the attention of the more experienced.

Worked in Garter Stitch.

Versatile Wearing. Multiple drape choices for casual layering.

Yarn
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Sample used
Round Mountain Fibers Willow DK
250 yd/ 229 m/100 g
100% Super-wash Merino per Hank.
2 Hanks > 1 each of
Medium Grey &
Northern Gannet

Materials
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US 7 (4.5 mm) Circular Needles w/
32” (80 cm) Cord
~ Or size that gets gauge.
Removable Stitch Marker (1)
G (4 mm) Crochet Hook ~ for Seam
Blocking Equipment
Tapestry Needle

Measurements
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See Viewed While Knitting Schematic pg 3

Gauge
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Gauge Not Critical but will affect Size and Yarn Requirements.

Sample Gauge in Blocked Garter Stitch
17 sts by 38 Rows = 4” (10 cm) sq

Construction Notes
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Section 1

Builds 2 irregularly increasing Triangles {A & B} at the same time. Creating a steeply angled and uneven ‘V’ shape in 2 Colors: A larger Multi-color Triangle (Right Hand Triangle A in Diagram and Instructions) and a smaller Solid Triangle (Left Hand Triangle B in Diagram and Instructions). With a dividing-line of Intarsia color change.

Section 2

Builds Striped (Alternating Multi & Solid) Wedge C. Striped Wedge C extends from Left Hand/Solid Triangle B and creates a decreasing offset angle. A new Dividing line of Short Rows begins; Picking-up and Decreasing Stitches from Right Hand/Multi-colored Triangle A’s ‘top’ edge;