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Gem Moon : a rectangular shawl knit on the bias showcasing Mosaic Gem Moons and Brioche Shells. Each stripe is different from the last, showing how different color combinations can transform into something completely new.

Gem Moon is a sister shawl to Arcana.

Yarn Notes:
No rules for this shawl!! Grab 3 skeins of yarn in your favorite colors to create a gorgeous wrap that you’ll never want to take off! I chose some subtle contrasts, but be sure to check out my test knitters’ projects for some color inspiration! Take a look at the last photo here to see my yarn in skein form.

Skill level:
Intermediate - I highly recommend previous brioche experience before knitting this shawl. Mosaic knitting is a fantastic transition to two-color brioche. Basic brioche skills are recommended, but this is a great pattern to learn brioche increases and decreases!

Techniques used:
knit, purl, knit increases and decreases, brioche knit (brk), brioche purl (brp), brkyobrk (2-st brioche increase), brLsl dec and brRsl dec (2-st decreases), sl1yo, Twisted German Cast On, Elastic Bind Off, sideways bias shawl knitting.

This pattern is both written and charted for your convenience!

Construction Notes:
This lightweight rectangular wrap is knit on the bias from side to side, cast on edge to bind off edge. Once the stitches are cast on, 1 stitch is increased at the right edge, while 1 stitch is decreased at the left edge, to create a lovely angle for the stripes to follow. You will begin with a Mosaic Gem Moon stripe, then a Brioche Shell stripe. You will be working these 2 stripes for the majority of shawl, switching up your colors for each one. You will work 3 combinations, then work garter stripes for a center focal point. Then you will work the MIRROR image of the first 3 color combinations, except switching your colors. I was inspired by the Zodiac sign Gemini, as I designed this shawl as a birthday gift for Kemper (the dyer behind Junk Yarn). Maybe you noticed the little Gemini symbol in the Mosaic Gem Moons?

I love wearing this shawl draped loosely over my shoulders to keep off the chill of a summer evening. It can also be wrapped tightly around your neck for colder days.This is the perfect summer shawl to show off some of your favorite yarns! The colors I chose have a very mermaid vibe.

» One Size:
77” / 196 cm long and 14.5” / 37 cm wide, measured after blocking.

» Gauge:
21 sts and 20 rows = 4” / 10 cm; measured in two-color brioche stitch pattern knit flat (taken after blocking).

MATERIALS:

» Yarn:
1130 yds / 1033 m Fingering / Sock weight
Color A: 375 yds / 343 m
Color B: 375 yds / 343 m
Color C: 380 yds / 347 m

» Shown in: Junk Yarn Boss Sock (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 400 yds / 366 m per 100 g)
A: 1 skein in Fashionista Barbie (cream speckled)
B: 1 skein in Penelope (pink speckled)
C: 1 skein in Selene (blue)

» 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:
Tapestry needle, row counter, 4 stitch markers for noting pattern repeats

Many thanks to Kemper from Junk Yarn for their amazing yarn support and design inspiration!! Thank you to my tech editor Sam Winkler (Bewildered Panda Knits) 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!!