The name Biscolata is inspired by two Italian words: biscotto, meaning biscuit or cookie, and latte al cioccolato, meaning milk chocolate.

The shawl is worked sideways, from one corner to the opposite edge, and is easy to adjust in size. It alternates between three stitch patterns - crochet cables, textured diamonds, and ribbing ridges - and two colors. This not only makes the cables stand out, but also makes the pattern easier to understand and follow.

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo; sport weight; 335 yards / 306 m per 100 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino Wool
• Hook: U.S. 7 (4.5 mm)
• Yarn needle to weave in ends
• Stitch markers

YARDAGE

The instructions are written for two sizes, which use 2 (4) skeins in shades 686 Choco (MC) and 131 Sand Bank (CC), one (two) skeins in each color.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Small (Large)

1. Wingspan: 47¼ (64½)″ / 120 (164) cm
2. Bottom edge: 34¼ (46½)″ / 87 (118) cm
3. Depth: 21¼ (28¾)″ / 54 (73) cm

The measurements listed above are only guidelines and you can make this shawl smaller or larger by working fewer or more row-PRs of the stitch pattern. Bear in mind that in this case, your yardage requirements and finished dimensions will change.

★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited.
★ Languages: English (US crochet terms), French, Italian, Spanish

I create new crochet stitches to show a quieter, softer side of crochet: calm, simple, and casual. My patterns may look unusual at first only because the technique is new to you, just like your first chain or single crochet once was. After a little practice, it feels easy and natural.

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