Bloom begins by casting on the smallest amount of stitches needed. The piece is then worked in Garter Stitch and Stockinette Stitch and shaped by increasing on every RS row to the largest amount of stitches.

Bloom is available as an individual pattern or as part of the collection 3 Simple Shawls.

Finished Measurements: approx 42” wingspan and 19” deep at center
Yarn:
Heritage Sock by Cascade Yarns (75% Superwash Merino, 25% nylon; 100g skein = approx 437 yards)
• 2 hanks 5637 Cerulean
• Approx yards: 545
Needles:
• One pair US size 5 (3.75 mm).
Or size to obtain gauge.
• One pair US size 7 (4.5 mm), or 2 sizes larger than needle used to obtain gauge, for BO.
Notions:
• Stitch marker (m).

Gauge: 21 sts and 34 rows = 4” after wet blocking slightly stretched. Take time to save time, check your gauge.