Choose your favorite 3 colors of fingering weight yarn for this side-to-side knit! I designed this pattern in collaboration with Lauren from agirlandherwool. Use 2 colors of yarn for alternating stripes of garter and stockinette stitch, and add Color 3 for garter stitch short row sections wedged between the stripes—the SIDE HUSTLE counterpoint to the regular stripes, if you will. Use temporary closures to change the style into a poncho or double loop cowl.

Looking for a slightly heavier weight option? Check out Side Hustle Wrap (DK)!

YARN
agirlandherwool Sock, 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 463 yd / 423 m per 100 g, or similar fingering weight yarn in 3 colors. www.agirlandherwool.com

C1: Neutral – 384 yd / 351 m (83 g) 454 yd / 415 m (98 g)
C2: Bright – 380 yd / 347 m (82 g) 445 yd / 407 m (96 g)
C3: Dark – 278 yd / 254 m (60 g) 338 yd / 309 m (73 g)
Yarn estimate includes 10% buffer.

Garter stitch stripes use C1.
Borders and stockinette background of stripes use C2.
All short row sections (aka the SIDE HUSTLES) use C3.

DIMENSIONS
Small (Large)
Top edge: 54.5” / 138 cm (65.5” / 166.5 cm)
Bottom edge: 58” / 147 cm (69.1” / 175.5 cm)
Width: 18” / 46 cm for both sizes

GAUGE & NEEDLES
20 stitches & 40 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch, blocked
Gauge is not critical but will impact finished size and yarn requirements.
US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, min. length 24” / 60 cm or size needed to get gauge.

Sample shown in large size modeled with with Shawl Sandwiches from Twin Mountain Handcrafts and yarn from agirlandherwool:
C1: Neutral – 412 yd / 377 m (89 g)
C2: Bright – 403 yd / 368 m (87 g)
C3: Dark – 306 yd / 279 m (66 g)

Yarn support: agirlandherwool www.agirlandherwool.com
Tech editing: Bronwyn Hahn
Test knitting: Cathy A., Tammy B., Lynn C., Rebecca F., Tiffany N., Nathalie P., Leslie R., & Kristen W.