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A majestic tree silhouetted against the rising sun evokes the idea of new beginnings and organic growth in this stunning statement piece that you will want to show off all year round. The Braintree Shawl combines the technical engagement of brioche cables and patterning with the relaxation of two-color garter stitch. Whether knit with a background gradient or contrasting solids, this design will make an eye-catching knit that you can be proud to wear at any occasion.

The brioche patterns in this shawl are created using combinations of increases, decreases, cables and multiple brioche. Video tutorials are linked for assistance with new techniques.

Brioche designs are shown in charted form only.

Finished Measurements:
72 in/183 cm wide x 30 in/76 cm deep

Yarn:
Fingering Weight Yarn
Color A: 840 yds/768 m
Color B: 840 yds/768 m
Sample shown in Fiber Optics Yarn, Kashmir (80% Superwash Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere, 10% Ultrafine Nylon; 420 yds/384 m in 4 oz) in colors Blackberry (A), and Sunrise Unified Kashmir Gradient (470 yds in 4.4 oz) beginning with yellow (First Light) and working toward purple (Darkest Hour) and an additional skein of Darkest Hour (B)

Gauge:
24 sts x 51 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Two-Color Garter Stitch, after blocking

Needles:
40-in US4/3.5 mm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions:
• Locking stitch markers/cable needles
• Stitch markers
• Darning needle

If you choose to print your pattern, I recommend printing your charts in color to help distinguish between the different cables.