Flip it and Reverse it
A Shawl Pattern in Two Acts and a Bow
By Corrado Lark

The Needs:

Needles:

• US 8 (5 mm) 40-60” circular needle.
• US 9 (5.5 mm) 40-60” circular needle
• Optional US 6 (4 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm), see notes.

Notions:

• 4 stitch markers.
• 1 clip-on stitch marker to mark the right side.
• A tapestry needle.

Yarn:

• 4 skeins of Loop Worsted 100% Extra Fine Merino wool, 880yd/400g.
  • Color A: 2 skeins of colorway “Peace”.
  • Color B: 2 skeins of colorway “Soul”.

Gauge:

15 stitches and 16 rows per 4” blocked flat garter stitch.

Finished dimensions:

79” wingspan and 25” rounded triangle depth.

The Backstory:

Inspired by the iconic line in Missy Elliot’s “Work It “, Flip it and Reverse it is a 4 skein worsted shawl that I started on right after Rhinebeck 2019.

I’ve been working hard lately on finding balance in my life. I tend to obsess over things, and spreading my focus out and enjoying the moment more can be hard at times.

I’ve been a fan of Loop’s original branding and colorways since I first saw them. It’s amazing that each marled skein has an in inverse color.

This shawl was a breeze to knit. My favorite part is definitely the stranded lace. And the since this is a worsted weight shawl, it’s perfect for those autumn nights or cold NYC winters!