Ground yourself in simple textures and repetitive motion. Breathe deeply and be rooted in your surroundings. Wrap yourself in cozy garter stitch as a reminder to reach outwards and inwards.

Healthy amounts of short rows, simple decreases, and eyelets add excitement to a relaxing, heartwarmingly autumnal shawl. Branch Out pairs well with hot tea, apple cider, or cocoa. Pattern includes directions for One-Color, Two-Color, and Three-Color or Color Block shawls.

Yarn: Patons Classic Wool Worsted (100% wool, 100 g, 194 yd/178m yds, 100 g). Sample shown in Natural Mix. Any worsted weight yarn may be substituted.

• One-Color Shawl: 720-770 yards (4 skeins).
• Two-Color Shawl: 250 yards Color A (2 skeins), 200 yards Color B (1 skein), 330 yards Color C (2 skeins).
• Color Block/Three-Color Shawl: 325 yards Colors A and C (2 skeins each), 110 yards Color B (1 skein).

Dimensions: 110”/280 cm long, 23”/58.5 cm deep (after blocking).
Gauge: 13 sts x 32 rows = 4”/10 cm garter stitch, blocked. Exact gauge is not essential; swatching is suggested.
Needles: US 8 (5 mm), or size to obtain gauge. Circular needle, at least 24” circumference.
Notions: Two stitch markers, darning needle, spare needle or long piece of waste yarn for holding stitches.

Techniques: garter tab cast-on, yarn over, eyelets, increase (kfb), decreases (ssk, k2tog), wrap-and-turn short rows.