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Cosmic Western : An asymmetrical triangle shawl inspired by Nudie Cohn and his extravagant Rodeo suits, worked using a combination of garter stitch, garter stripes and two-color brioche brocade waves.

I originally designed this shawl with Madelinetosh to be showcased at DFW Fiber Fest in 2023 with their special show color, Nudie Suit. Completely inspired by Nudie Cohn and his signature flashy Rodeo suits, I wanted to create a shawl that resembled the floral motifs and sequin brocade.

Grab 3 skeins in complimenting colors for this one! I recommend a light / medium / dark for the best outcome. If you want to see the tones of your colors, take a black and white photo of your yarn! You can also grab a 3-skein fade or gradient. Speckles and variegated yarns are perfect for this pattern!

See last photo here for my yarn in skein form.

Skill Level:
Intermediate. I recommend previous brioche experience before knitting this shawl pattern.

Techniques used:
knit, purl, brioche knit (brk), brioche purl (brp), brioche increases and decreases, I-Cord Tab Cast On, I-Cord Bind Off, asymmetrical triangle shawl shaping.

Video Tutorials:
I-Cord Tab Cast On: https://bit.ly/i-cordTabCastOn

Construction Notes:
This shawl begins with a gorgeous i-cord tab cast on, which continues as an i-cord edging along both edges for the entire shawl. You will alternate between garter stitch, garter stripes and one of my favorite two-color brioche stitch patterns that will create a brocade ripple in the fabric. The asymmetrical triangle shawl shape is created by increasing stitches only at the right edge of the shawl. The border is a garter stitch version of the brioche stitch pattern, which finishes in a beautifully scalloped trim!

This shawl is so fun to knit and wear, and will elevate any outfit. I love wearing this shape kerchief-style, wrapped around my neck with the bottom of the triangle pointing downwards.

This pattern is both written and charted for your convenience.

» One Size:
60” / 152 cm wingspan and 32” / 81 cm deep, measured after blocking.

» Gauge:
22 sts and 40 rows = 4” / 10 cm; measured in garter stitch knit flat (taken after blocking).

MATERIALS:

» Yarn: Fingering / Sock Weight
1143 yds / 1046 m
Color A: 378 yds / 346 m
Color B: 387 yds / 354 m
Color C: 378 yds / 346 m

» Shown in: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% Merino wool; 420 yds / 384 m per 100 g)
A: 1 skein in Bone Coral (light speckle)
B: 1 skein in Nudie Suit (rainbow)
C: 1 skein in Cousteau (dark teal)

» Needles:
32” / 81 cm US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles

Circular needles are used to accommodate a large number of stitches and for two-color brioche knitting. Adjust needle size as needed to obtain proper gauge.

» Tools:
7 stitch markers for noting stitch pattern repeats, tapestry needle for weaving in ends and grafting, row counter or preferred method for keeping track of pattern, locking stitch marker for noting MS of work (optional)

Many thanks again to the team at Madelintosh for their amazing yarn support and pattern inspiration!! Thank you to my tech editor Chaitanya Muralidhara (@beginswithac) for all her help in editing my pattern!! Also a HUGE thank you to all my Patrons and test knitters for their help in testing out this pattern!! Be sure to check out their projects for some serious color inspiration!! They had a lot of fun with this one!!!