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Part of my ‘Scout’ series, this mini shawl is a joyful project for colourwork lovers. Its patchwork effect is created through a combination of stranded colourwork and intarsia knitting, worked seamlessly throughout. For this version, the motifs and layout are inspired by graphic tiles: bands of bold patterning are sliced together and set against larger areas of finer, smaller-scale designs, creating a rhythmic, architectural feel. Worked sideways from tip to tip, this petite triangular shawl is versatile, modern, and full of visual interest.

Yarn
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light
100% Superwash Merino wool
Fingering Weight
385m / 421yds per 107g / 3.7oz skein

Sample used:
Colours 1–5 (C1–C5), held singly throughout
C1 – 81m / 89yds of “Undergrowth” (turquoise)
C2 – 146m / 160yds of “Snake” (indigo)
C3 – 164m / 180yds of “Moonstone” (lilac)
C4 – 53m / 58yds of “Paper” (white)
C5 – 43m / 47yds of “Well Water” (sky blue)

Please note there is a 15% buffer added to these yarn amounts.

Advice on choosing colours:
For this version, I chose one neutral colour, paired with four shades within the same colour family. I used white paired with a layered palette of blues. To achieve a similar feel, follow the same formula.

Use the schematic to check how the colours will be paired together, but keep in mind the concept of the patchwork aesthetic is that some pattern blocks will be high contrast, and some will be low contrast. The beauty of this is that you can let the colours unfold in an unexpected way.

Tools & materials
3.5mm / US 4, 61cm / 24” or 81cm / 32” circular needle
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge
28 sts and 30 rows = 10cm / 4” in stranded pattern after blocking.

I suggest using Chart 5 and working 44 rows of the motif between columns 1–40 to knit a swatch 14.5 x 14.5cm / 5.75 x 5.75” or larger to determine your gauge.

Always use a needle size that achieves the correct gauge.