The Without Loss of Generality Shawl is named after a math phrase I enjoy using. In math, the phrase without loss of generality is used when the differences between cases are trivial. This lets you use a particular case to prove a more general idea. In the without loss of generality shawl, the stripes and accent rows are identical, except for their color. Some have a main color background and a contrast color stripe and others are reversed.

The shawl pattern includes an easy repeat and is perfect for playing with color.

The rectangular shawl is made by first working the center square. Next, one side of the shawl is worked by continuing along two sides of the square. The other side is then worked by continuing along the other two sides of the square. The two sides are identical.

The shawl includes two written sizes and information to customize the depth and width of the shawl. The pattern also includes color suggestions.

Level: Intermediate
The pattern features a special cluster stitch and two decrease stitches. All special stitches are detailed in the picture tutorial.

Sizes: Both depth and width are adjustable.

• 4 color version: Approximately 66” wide and 14” deep before blocking and approximately 74” wide and 14.75” deep after blocking.
• 5 color version: Approximately 80.5” wide and 16.5” deep before blocking and approximately 90” wide and 17.5” deep after blocking.

Yardage:
4 color version (5 color version) shawl:

• MC: 970 (1350)
• Each CC: 140 (165)
• Total CCs: 560 (825)
• Total yardage: 1530 (2175)

The pattern is written in English using US crochet terms. The PDF download includes:

• The complete pattern for the shawl
• A picture tutorial with 70 pictures
• Color information and suggestions to make the shawl your own
• Information about special stitches
• Size and gauge information, including information to change the width of the shawl
• A list of materials
• A list of abbreviations

Two pdfs are included: a printer friendly pattern and a longer tutorial.

I made the pictured shawl with HiKoo CoBaSi and an D (3.25 mm) crochet hook.

Copyright Notice: This pattern is for your personal use. You may sell items made from this pattern. Providing credit to my Ravelry or Etsy store is appreciated. This pattern and the pictures in it may not be copied, distributed, rewritten, or resold.

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