This fun rectangular shawl blends marled seed stitch with double-knit zigzags to create an eye-catching, reversible wrap. The colorwork is inspired by Anna Maltz’s “marlisle” technique, but uses double knitting instead of stranded colorwork so that there is no wrong side.
The seed stitch background is worked with both colors of yarn held together, and then each color is used separately to create the double-knit zigzag motif. The suggested yarns pair an ombré pink with an ombré gray to create an interesting gradient effect. As a finishing touch, a tassel is added to each corner of the shawl.
The dimensions of the wrap can easily be modified to create a narrower scarf or a wider blanket, as desired.

Time: 2 Week Project

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 14” / 36 cm width x 64” / 163 cm length

Gauge: 14 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in marled seed st

Yarn: Caron Colorama Halo (71% Acrylic, 18% Nylon, 11% Polyester; 481 yards (440 meters) / 227 grams): 28001 Orchid Frost (MC, 2 skeins), 28006 Graphite Frost (CC, 2 skeins)

Needles: US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles

Notions: Tapestry needle, 5” / 13 cm template for making the tassels